Senior Safety Specialist

Ngpartners; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Field travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Ngpartners in Northern Virginia is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to join our Training & Operational Processes team. This role focuses on building a world-class safety culture through proactive program development and field engagement.

You will author JHAs/JSAs, create safe work procedures, deliver engaging trainings, and partner with site leaders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field or 3+ years safety experience.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering adult safety training programs.

Responsibilities

• Author and update JHAs/JSAs, safe work procedures, safety bulletins, and multimedia learning resources.
• Lead classroom training, toolbox talks, monthly refreshers, e-learning courses, and field exercises.
• Oversee training schedules, track completion and competency, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Conduct field observations to ensure safety controls are understood and practiced.
• Partner with operations to review work scopes, hazards, and controls before work begins.
• Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and present recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Safety program development

Adult safety training

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Field engagement

Communication

Travel readiness

Instruction & facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

3+ years safety experience (equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Canva

Job description

Location: Northern Virginia (On-site & Field Travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Training & Operational Processes

Reports To: Training Manager

Salary: $75,000 to $78,000

About the Role

Are you a proactive safety professional with a passion for servant leadership, field engagement, and continuous improvement? Our Client is looking for a Senior Safety Specialist to join their Training & Operational Processes team in Northern Virginia.

In this role, you won't just enforce compliance—you will empower operational teams, author high-impact safety programs, deliver engaging multimedia training, and partner with leaders in the field to build a world‑class culture of safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Development & Training (35%)

• Content Creation: Author and update Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs), safe work procedures, safety bulletins, and engaging multimedia learning resources.
• Instruction & Facilitation: Lead dynamic classroom training, toolbox talks, monthly refreshers, e-learning courses, and practical field exercises.
• Training Administration: Oversee training schedules, track employee completion and competency, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Worksite Engagement: Conduct field observations to ensure critical safety controls are actively understood and practiced in production environments.
• Pre-Job Planning: Partner with operational teams to review work scopes, evaluate hazards, and implement controls before work begins.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor key safety performance metrics (KPIs), identify operational trends, and present actionable recommendations to leadership.

Hazard Analysis & Regulatory Compliance (30%)

• Hazard Identification: Facilitate risk assessments for both routine and non‑routine operations alongside technicians and supervisors.
• Compliance Management: Maintain task checklists, policy documentation, and compliance materials.
• Audits & Inspections: Support internal/external safety audits, document findings, and drive corrective action follow-through.

What You Bring to the Team

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field (or equivalent combination of trade school, professional certification, or 3+ years of relevant safety experience).
• Proven track record of developing and delivering adult safety training programs.

Technical & Safety Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of EHS fundamentals, hazard identification, risk control, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in creating JHAs/JSAs, safe work procedures, and audit-ready documentation.
• Familiarity with productivity and creation tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Canva (or similar design platforms).

Skills & Attributes:

• Servant leadership mindset with high integrity, reliability, and curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear instructions.
• A valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to operational and customer sites as required.

Why Join Our Client?

Our Client values team members who bring a positive, collaborative spirit to work every day. You will have the autonomy to own key safety initiatives, directly impact operational excellence, and join a high‑performing team committed to professional growth and security.