Safety Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

OBR Cooling Towers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability coverage

Per Diem for travel

Job summary

A national service provider is seeking a Safety Specialist for a construction project in Phoenix, Arizona. The role requires enforcing safety measures and OSHA compliance, inspecting work areas, and educating employees on safety policies. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in occupational safety, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. The position may involve travel and offers a competitive salary with health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health and safety role.
• Ability to climb and work in various environmental conditions.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work areas and equipment to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Manage incident investigations and lead safety audits.
• Educate staff on safety policies and procedures.
• Enforce safety policies at job sites.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety documentation.
• Investigate near-miss incidents and incidents.
• Lead on-site safety meetings and safety training.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Strong leadership skills

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Education

Associate's degree in occupational health and safety

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA certifications

Job description

With over 30 years of experience, OBR Cooling Towers strives to provide exceptional services to clients nationwide. Our company specializes in services like custom engineering, inspections, mechanical equipment services, corrosion protection, steel component repairs, thermal upgrades, structure replacements, and new tower construction.

The OBR Cooling Towers Safety Specialist (SS) is responsible for overseeing and enforcing all safety measures on an active construction project. The SS inspects work areas, materials, equipment, and employee work habits to ensure that everything follows OSHA regulatory guidelines and company procedures. This person is responsible for making changes to improve the safety of the workplace. The SS ensures that the Safety Policies created by OBR are followed. This person provides safety expertise and OBR safety program support in areas including employee, client, and facility safety, incident and accident investigations, OSHA regulatory and other licensing compliance. The Safety Specialist will demonstrate strong leadership skills, ensures that job sites are planned & executed as safely as possible. The SS will assist with executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy. The Safety Specialist must work closely with the OBR Safety Manager, Company Leadership, Site Superintendents, Site Formen, project management, and customer EH&S groups to meet or exceed customer expectations. Position may require travel depending on job locations.

ROLES/TASKS OF THE POSITION

• Stay current on state and federal occupational safety regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1020 and 1926, and apply expertise on job sites.
• Identify and mitigate workplace health and safety hazards.
• Support project teams with safe work processes (JSAs, THAs, Safe Work Procedures).
• Enforce OBR safety policies and procedures at job sites.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.
• Monitor and investigate near-miss incidents.
• Conduct internal and customer-site safety audits/inspections and participate in incident investigations.
• Collaborate with Safety Manager and leadership to analyze trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and organize on-site safety meetings; ensure personnel compliance.
• Provide safety expertise to employees, subcontractors, and clients throughout projects.
• Serve as primary contact for risk and safety program administration.
• Assist in executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy.
• Pursue ongoing professional safety training and education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, Management, and/or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a health and safety role.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 500, CSHO, CHST, STS-C etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.

• Climbing (stairs and structures)
• Standing on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to pass a pulmonary fit-test
• Ability to sit for hours to complete computer-based trainingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Outside or in a plant environment; may be exposed to all weather conditions.
• Hazardous chemicals are typically produced or stored in location close to Work area.
• Physical Demands
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing

PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS

• Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Score of a 2 or less in a DISA background screen

As an OBR Cooling Towers team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. OBR pays the medical premium for employees!
• Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account: OBR contributes to employee’s HSA.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
• Life Insurance: Voluntary coverage for employees and their families. OBR also provides employees with Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary coverage.
• Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: For those that travel and fall within OBR policy.