Safety Specialist in Charlotte

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonuses

Auto Allowance

Auto Mileage Reimbursement

401K Match

Paid Vacation

Medical + Dental Insurance

Cell Phone Allowance

Professional Development

Travel Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Safety Management seeks a Safety Specialist in the greater Charlotte, NC area to join a consulting team. You will conduct audits, lead safety meetings, and develop programs while supporting multiple clients with on-site assignments and temporary projects across the region.

The role suits a recent college graduate or early-career safety professional, offering a strong onboarding program, travel, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, health, safety, or related field.
• OSHA 30, OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or equivalent OSHA training credentials.
• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor.
• Degree in safety and health, business, risk management, or related technical field.
• Pursuit or possession of Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, PMP, etc.).
• Experience performing workplace safety inspections, audits, training, or hazard assessments.
• Experience supporting multiple clients, projects, or jobsite locations.
• Experience providing on-site safety support for construction, industrial, or general industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits and inspections for multiple client accounts.
• Deliver safety training and lead safety meetings.
• Develop safety programs, orientations, and professional deliverables.
• Support on-site safety assignments and temporary project support.
• Travel regularly to client locations and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Hazard identification

Safety program development

Organizational skills

Client relationship development

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/health/safety or related field

Degree in safety and health or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Excellent College Hire or Early Career opportunity.

Progressive Safety has an exciting opportunity available for a Safety Specialist. We are looking for a motivated workplace safety professional located in or near the greater Charlotte, NC area, including surrounding communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Great opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career safety professional with a strong onboarding and training program and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The Associate Safety Specialist will function as a member of a consulting team and be responsible for working on a number of client accounts and providing safety services such as safety audits/inspections, safety training, and leading safety meetings, as well as preparing programs, orientations, and other professional deliverables.

The position will involve a combination of consulting services for multiple clients and dedicated on-site safety assignments. Depending on client needs and individual qualifications, the Associate Safety Specialist may be assigned to support a specific client or project for an extended period, typically several weeks to a month or longer. Candidates should be comfortable transitioning between consulting assignments and temporary on-site project support as business needs change.

Location: Greater Charlotte, NC Area and Surrounding Communities Travel Requirements: Regular local and regional travel is required. Candidates must be willing to travel daily to client locations throughout the Charlotte region and surrounding areas, as well as support assignments requiring overnight stays or extended periods at a client site. Travel may include projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other states as needed. Some assignments may require air travel. Flexibility to support both short-term client visits and longer-term project assignments is an important part of the position. Benefits: Salary + Bonuses, Auto Allowance, Auto Mileage Reimbursement, 401K Match, Paid Vacation, Medical + Dental Insurance, Cell Phone Allowance, Professional Development, Travel Expense Reimbursement. Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited oversight and direction.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to develop client relationships and identify opportunities to provide safety solutions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate safety concerns, and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop safety solutions, programs, training, presentations, and other professional deliverables as necessary.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Assist with the development, organization, and implementation of comprehensive safety programs.
• Organize and manage safety records, inspections, reports, and other documentation.
• Work a flexible schedule that meets clients' needs and project demands.
• Be a team player and effectively manage assigned client safety needs.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, health, safety, or another related field of study, or a combination of relevant education and professional safety experience.
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional client reports.
• Must have strong skills with MS Office Suite.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety and health practices.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including overnight travel and temporary on-site assignments lasting several weeks or longer.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications:

• One or more years of professional safety experience in construction, general industry, manufacturing, consulting, or a related environment.
• OSHA 30, OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or equivalent OSHA training credentials.
• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor.
• Degree in safety and health, business, risk management, or another related technical field.
• Possess or are actively working toward Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, PMP, etc.).
• Previous experience performing workplace safety inspections, audits, training, or hazard assessments.
• Experience supporting multiple clients, projects, or jobsite locations.
• Experience providing on-site safety support for construction, industrial, or general industry operations.

Progressive Safety Management is an equal opportunity employer to all persons without regard to , , , , , , , ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, , domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.