Safety Specialist Level 1

Red Cedar Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Resources

Training & Development

Family Leave

Job summary

Red Cedar Solutions seeks a Safety Specialist for the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will join the JSHIFT team providing safety and fire protection support, performing hazard analysis and reporting, and ensuring compliance across projects.

The role requires 2+ years in safety roles, strong OSHA/NFPA knowledge, and excellent communication. Office software proficiency is essential for documentation and coordination. This full-time position offers growth and mission-driven work at JSC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years occupational safety & health experience in institutional/industrial environments.
• Proficient in OSHA & NFPA standards and risk management techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal/external customers and regulators.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide exemplary customer service.
• Associate’s degree or higher in OSH or STEM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational safety and fire protection support as part of the Joint Safety Health Institutional Facilities Team (JSHIFT).
• Perform hazard recognition, evaluation and control activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC).
• Conduct routine facility inspections and reporting.
• Conduct routine construction site inspections and reporting.
• Support mishap and near-miss investigations and follow-ups.
• Develop and review facility and job hazard analyses.
• Develop Center safety/health communications and educational materials.
• Audit contractor OSHA programs and support VPP activities and initiatives.

Skills

OSHA standards

NFPA standards

Communication

MS Office

Risk assessment

Education

Associate or higher in OSH or STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Red Cedar Solutions is a new jersey government based contracting company that is looking to fill a Safety Specialist position at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide occupational safety and fire protection support as part of the Joint Safety Health Institutional Facilities Team (JSHIFT)

contract at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) through the performance of hazard recognition, evaluation and control activities

and tasks including:

• Routine facility inspections and reporting
• Routine construction site inspections and reporting
• Construction project, facility and equipment design reviews
• Mishap and close call investigations and support
• Development and review of facility and job hazard analysis
• Development of Center safety and health communications and educational materials
• Auditing of contractor’s OSHA programs such as lockout/tagout, electrical safety and fall protection
• Support of both JSC and company’s Voluntary Protection Program (VVP) activities and initiatives
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years occupational safety & health related experience in an institutional and/or industrial environment.
• Proficient in OSHA & NFPA standards and publications, risk management and system safety techniques,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, contractor’s representatives and regulatory agency representatives.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Associate’s degree or higher in an occupational safety & health or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field of study is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources
• Training & Development
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)