Safety Specialist

SMART Safety Gulf Coast; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Safety Gulf Coast in the Kansas City area is seeking a Safety Specialist for a full-time, on-site 4-month contract. The role focuses on conducting orientation briefings, overseeing LOTO procedures, and supporting leadership in safety compliance.

Ideal candidates will hold OSHA 500 or higher, possess Health & Safety knowledge, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork to coordinate meetings and maintain records. This position offers immediate start and potential extension.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500+ certification required.
• Health & Safety and Occupational Health knowledge.
• Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support New Employment Orientation safety briefings.
• Support implementation and oversight of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Coordinate safety meetings and attend leadership meetings.
• Provide day-to-day safety support to site leadership.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and compliance tracking.
• Identify and assess risky work practices and conditions.
• Evaluate risk and communicate safety information to management.
• Monitor safety programs and incident investigations.
• Support initiatives to achieve site safety goals.
• Enforce heat stress program.

Skills

OSHA 500+ certification

Safety program implementation

Safety training

Accident investigations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Science

Job description

SMART Safety provides industry-leading Safety Program Management services across 42 states in the U.S. Designed to reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and lower insurance costs, these tailored services help businesses focus on their core operations. SMART Safety delivers 24/7 support from a highly qualified team of safety professionals. Their proven programs have saved businesses significant costs by mitigating risks and preventing workplace accidents. Each solution is customized to meet the specific needs of clients, ensuring the highest safety performance standards.

Role Description

• Immediate hire: June
• 40 hrs/week
• Pay range $30-40/hour
• OSHA 500 or higher required

This is a full-time, on-site role, 4 month contract with potential for extension for a Safety Specialist based in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Job Description:

• Conduct and support New Employment Orientation (NEO) safety briefings
• Support implementation and oversight of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Coordinate and facilitate recurring safety meetings and attend leadership meetings
• Provide day-to-day support to site leadership regarding safety observations and concerns
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and compliance tracking
• Identify and assess work practices and conditions that may cause injury, property damage, environmental impact, or loss of company resources
• Evaluate risk (probability and potential consequences) associated with identified work practices and conditions
• Communicate safety and loss-prevention information to the client’s management team as appropriate
• Monitor, measure, and evaluate effectiveness of safety and loss-prevention efforts
• Support investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses resulting in or having the potential to result in injury or property damage
• Support initiation and implementation of programs to achieve short- and long-term site safety goals
• Enforce heat stress program

Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSHA 500 or higher required
• Health & Safety and Occupational Health skills
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and standards
• Proficiency in Safety Training and conducting accident investigations
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in safety management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and clients
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field is preferred
• Relevant experience in safety program implementation and management is advantageous