Site Safety Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Site Safety Technician in Huntsville, TN. The role supports both commercial workplace and automotive manufacturing safety programs, conducts audits, and trains employees on environmental and safety practices.

You will manage hazardous materials, investigate incidents, and maintain regulatory documentation. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in EHS management in manufacturing, knowledge of EHS laws, and strong communication skills for coaching staff.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and enforce safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs for commercial workplace and automotive manufacturing environments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular environmental and safety audits to assess compliance and identify hazards.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental policies, safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage hazardous materials and waste programs, including storage, disposal, and documentation.
• Investigate workplace accidents or environmental incidents and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with management to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit safety and environmental reports to authorities.
• Maintain SOPs, WIs, and JPs for safe work practices and equipment.

Skills

EHS management

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

EHS software

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Job Title

Site Safety Technician

Job Description Summary

A Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring workplace safety by implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, training employees, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Job Description

• Supporting both commercial workplace and automotive manufacturing environments


• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental and safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements


• Conduct regular environmental and safety audits to assess compliance and identify potential hazards


• Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental policies, safety practices, and regulatory compliance


• Manage hazardous materials and waste programs, including storage, disposal, and documentation


• Investigate workplace accidents or environmental incidents and implement corrective measures


• Coordinate with management and cross-functional departments to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship


• Stay current with environmental and safety legislation and advise the company on necessary actions


• Prepare, maintain, and submit safety and environmental reports to relevant authorities


• Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records


• Maintain and update as needed SOP’s, WIS’s, JP’s for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day to day training


• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected.


• Create custom training content based on CWS and Client program requirements


• Perform Weekly Toolbox Training


• Review all JSA’s submitted in a timely manner, and provide coaching to Business Partners and employees, as needed


• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements

Experience Required:

• Candidates are required to have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle.


• Facility Engineering/Maintenance EHS experience required.


• 1-2 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment


• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws and regulations


• Ability to conduct risk assessments and enforce safety standards


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for employee training and coaching


• Proficient in incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques


• Proficient with EHS-related software and reporting tools

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs.

• health, vision, and dental insurance


• flexible spending accounts


• health savings accounts


• retirement savings plans


• life, and disability insurance programs


• paid and unpaid time away from work

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $28.90 - $34.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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