Safety Specialist

Spectrum; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Safety Specialist to implement and maintain OSHA and environmental programs, strengthening our commitment to safe operations and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with front-line leadership to communicate safety messages and support audits across diverse settings.

Your role involves incident investigations, data collection for permits, and coordinating safety awareness events, while maintaining records and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety, environmental or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Ability to analyze incidents and determine root causes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety and environmental compliance messages to all levels, providing technical support to front-line leadership and employees.
• Assist in performing program audits to enhance safety and environmental performance through collaborative efforts.
• Investigate incidents and non-compliance events, compile accident data and support corrective action initiatives.
• Collect and submit data to meet environmental permit and reporting requirements, liaising with regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Participate in or facilitate safety committee meetings and coordinate safety and environmental awareness events.
• Identify operational risks and propose preventive measures to control or eliminate occupational disease and injury.
• Maintain safety and environmental records, ensuring adherence to regulations and supporting program deployment.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EPA/DOT regs

Incident investigation

MS Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Field Operations knowledge

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive on ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across diverse settings? Spectrum is seeking a Safety Specialist to implement and maintain environmental, health and safety programs, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and safety awareness. Your contributions will help safeguard employees and drive continuous improvement in safety standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Communicate safety and environmental compliance messages to all levels, providing technical support to front-line leadership and employees
• Assist in performing program audits to enhance safety and environmental performance through collaborative efforts
• Investigate incidents and non-compliance events, compile accident data and support corrective action initiatives
• Collect and submit data to meet environmental permit and reporting requirements, liaising with regulatory agencies as necessary
• Participate in or facilitate safety committee meetings and coordinate safety and environmental awareness events
• Identify operational risks and propose preventive measures to control or eliminate occupational disease and injury
• Maintain safety and environmental records, ensuring adherence to regulations and supporting program deployment

Working Conditions

• Office environment with some field work
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, terrain and at any time of day or night

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 2+ years of safety, environmental or equivalent experience

Skills

• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
• Ability to determine incident root causes and recommend preventive actions
• Basic knowledge of Spectrum products and services
• Basic knowledge of fire prevention programs
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• Basic understanding of safety and environmental program management methods
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental auditing, incident investigation and reporting
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Field Operations and Field Engineering job duties

Licenses

• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in safety, health, environmental or related field or equivalent experience
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training recommended (OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction, Associate Environmental Professional)

Experience

• 2+ years of industry experience

Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• First aid/CPR/AED facilitator certification

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

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