Safety Specialist

Optimal Safety Solutions LLC.; Puyallup (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimal Safety Solutions is seeking a part-time Safety Specialist in Puyallup, WA, blending on-site inspections with remote administrative work. You will support active projects by identifying hazards, observing field operations, and suggesting corrective actions to keep workers safe and compliant.

This role emphasizes safety program implementation, preconstruction planning, reviewing subcontractor plans, and contributing to training sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Health & Safety and Occupational Health for construction, industrial, and manufacturing settings.
• Experience or familiarity with EHS frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support active projects by conducting site safety inspections and observing field operations.
• Identify hazards and corrective actions to promote safe work practices.
• Help implement safety programs, assist with preconstruction planning, and review subcontractor safety plans.

Skills

Safety Management

OSH Regulation

Hazard Recognition

Incident Investigation

Training Delivery

Communication

Documentation

Travel Local

Education

Safety-related degree or cert

Job description

Company Description

Optimal Safety Solutions provides practical, field-focused safety support for construction, industrial, manufacturing, and other high-hazard operations. The team combines on-site experience, regulatory expertise, and safety leadership to help organizations strengthen programs, support projects, and improve workplace safety. Services include project safety staffing, consulting, site inspections, preconstruction safety planning, written program development, OSHA/DOSH compliance support, and tailored workforce training. The company delivers solutions that work in real-world conditions, from site-specific program development to hands-on training in areas such as fall protection, confined space, excavation, equipment operation, and emergency response. Optimal Safety Solutions partners with general contractors, trade partners, industrial facilities, manufacturers, and multi-site organizations to raise the standard for safety.

Role Description

The Safety Specialist is a part-time, hybrid role based in Puyallup, WA, with a mix of on-site work and work-from-home tasks. In this role, the Safety Specialist supports active projects by conducting site safety inspections, observing field operations, and identifying hazards and corrective actions. Responsibilities include assisting with safety program implementation, supporting preconstruction safety planning, and helping review subcontractor safety plans and job-specific procedures. The Safety Specialist contributes to safety training sessions, prepares teams for regulatory inspections, and helps maintain documentation for OSHA/DOSH and company compliance requirements. The role also involves collaborating with project teams and clients to promote a strong safety culture and practical solutions that align with field conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Health & Safety and Occupational Health, with the ability to apply requirements to construction, industrial, and manufacturing environments.
• Experience or familiarity with Environment Health and Safety (EHS) frameworks, including regulatory compliance and risk management practices.
• Ability to deliver or support Safety Training, including topics such as hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response.
• Competence in Accident Investigation, including incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and state-specific safety regulations; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Relevant education or credentials in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong observational, analytical, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage field teams, supervisors, and clients in safety discussions.
• Comfort working in a hybrid schedule, including time on active job sites in Puyallup, WA and remote administrative work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites as needed.