Safety Specialist

Groome Industrial Service Group; Tyler (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 60 days

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Groome Industrial Service Group is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead safety culture initiatives, conduct trainings, and audit field compliance across projects in the US and internationally. The role demands high independence, teamwork with management and field staff, and proactive mentoring of workers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction EHS, HS diploma or GED, and OSHA 510 or similar certifications.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED required.
• 3+ years of direct, full-time EHS experience within the Construction Industry.
• Willing to travel across the US and internationally.
• Professional EHS certifications preferred (OSHA 510).
• Current TWIC, Driver’s License, and Passport (or ability to obtain) within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reinforce our safety culture in the workplace.
• Build relationships that inspire cooperative safety efforts.
• Conduct Safety meetings and audits at job sites.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead EHS training and incident investigations.
• Draft JHA/HASP for projects and support risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Teamwork

Training/teaching

Education

HS diploma or GED

OSHA 510 certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Groome Industrial Service Group, a nationwide leader focused on the future, provides specialty maintenance services nationwide for several industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and municipal. Our unique turnkey services help reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of valuable industrial equipment and infrastructure. We are a people-centric organization with employees committed to safety, integrity, and accountability.

About the Position

Groome Industrial Service Group is seeking an EHS Specialist; the position requires someone who is motivated, creative, compassionate, knowledgeable, and respectful. The EHS Specialist needs to be able to frequently work without direct supervision. This person must be able to work as a team with company management, operations staff, administrative support personnel, customers, government representatives, and contractor staff. This person needs the capacity to mentor workers in the field in a spirit of cooperation and guidance.

Why work for Groome Industrial Service Group?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365!
• Competitive wages - the pay rate for this position is $35 per hour based on experience.
• Paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) after the eligibility period with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development in your career.
• Positive and safe work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and reinforce our safety culture in the workplace
• Build relationships that inspire cooperative safety efforts
• Conduct Safety meetings
• Inspect job sites frequently to audit/mentor worker compliance with the EHS program
• Prepare new hires for entry to the workplace
• Conduct and/or coordinate EHS training for workers and maintain records of training
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government entity, customer, and company regulations
• Evaluate the EHS program, its effectiveness, and suggest improvements where necessary
• Perform root cause analysis of all incidents and suggest corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Keep current on EHS trends, OSHA standards, ATF regulations, and other applicable regulation changes through continuing education and peer networking
• Draft project specific JHA’s and HASP’s
• Assist Risk Management with information gathering and other various tasks
• Assist Compliance department with the administration of Third-Party Administrators for Contractor Compliance
• Leverage new technology when possible
• Perform other EHS related duties as necessary

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Redfield, AR. It should be expected that there will be a requirement to respond to various operational issues that come up outside of normal business hours.

What does it take to work for Groome Industrial Service Group?

• HS graduate or GED
• Clean MVR
• 3+ years of direct, full-time EHS experience within the Construction Industry (preferably in specialty trades and electrical power generation
• Professional EHS certifications preferred (OSHA 510)
• Must be able to work remotely and be willing to travel across the US and internationally as required
• Current TWIC, Driver’s License, and Passport (or ability to obtain a TWIC and passport within the first 3 months of employment)
• Practical experience with adult learning teaching practices
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively address complex matters
• Organized and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
• Competent in Microsoft Office with an ability to adapt to changing technology

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb ladders and stairs frequently
• Able to lift (up to 50 lbs.) as needed
• Ability to wear full-face APR respirator
• Ability to drive company vehicle
• Ability to operate mobile equipment (e.g. MAWP, forklift, etc.) or ability to obtain certifications within first 3 months of employment
• The ideal candidate would have experience with Heavy Equipment Operations and would be English/Spanish bilingual.

For more information about our company, please visit www.groomeindustrial.com.

Groome Industrial Service Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran