Sr. Safety Specialist

Mission Critical Group; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Safety Specialist to implement and manage safety policies across the organization. The role supports continuous safety improvement, incident investigations, onboarding, and training to ensure a compliant and safe workplace.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or safety and health, OSHA 10/30, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and 3–5 years of safety experience, with strong reporting, recordkeeping, and emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of safety experience preferred.
• OSHA10 and OSHA30 required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Experience with industrial safety regulations, programs and procedures.
• Ability to train and educate employees on safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Drive continuous safety improvement using leading and trailing indicators.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims process and incident investigations.
• Coordinate onboarding and safety training; lead weekly safety meetings.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections and document findings.
• Maintain safety records and prepare regulatory and KPI reports.
• Provide First Aid and emergency response as trained; ensure readiness.

Skills

Safety program development

Training delivery

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

LMS

SMS systems

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable.Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

This positionis responsible forimplementing and managing the safety policies and procedures put in place. This role will work as part of a team developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies and programs across the organization.

Accountabilities

• Works with Safety Managers in developing andimplementation ofsafety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Drives continuous safety improvement through best management practices using leading and trailing indicators.
• Facilitates the workers’ compensation claims process including initial entering of claim;assistingin the investigation; communicating with employees, adjusters, and investigators; and processing documentspertaining tothe incident and claim.
• Facilitate onboarding of new employees and various classroom and hands-on training. May also lead weekly all-hands safety meeting.
• Understands local air permitting requirements as well as monitors, records andmaintainsapplicable supporting documentation
• Assists in the completion of OSHA required reports as well as company KPI tracking and reporting.
• Conducts weekly walk-arounds and observations as well asassistsin conducting safety audits and inspections to help maintain an effective safety culture.
• Documents phone conversations, witness statements, medical reports, and accident investigation results, and files all documents consistently incompanyelectronic system.
• Manages safety records, including incident reports and safety training records, in company LMS and SMS systems
• Provide First Aid and emergency medical response to employeesin accordance withcertified training, ensuring prompt andappropriate careuntil professional medical services arrive.
• Maintain First Aid supplies and equipment, including AEDs, to ensure readiness and compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Conduct or coordinate First Aid and CPR training for employees as needed to support workplace preparedness and regulatory requirements.
• Document and report First Aid incidents accuratelyin accordance withcompany policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, OR any combination of education and experience thatdemonstratesthe ability to perform the job duties (required)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred, but not required
• 3-5 years’ experience as a safety professional preferred
• OSHA10 and OSHA30
• Experience with disciplines, approaches, and methodologies associated with industrial safety regulations, programs, and procedures.
• Effective adult training methods and practical approaches and methodologies required to educate experienced aswellnew workers on routine or complex and/or emerging occupational health and safety issues.
• Understanding ofgenerally appliedtechniques and strategies to design, develop, and implement comprehensive solutions.
• Applicable regulatory requirements including air permitting requirements and when each applies (OSHA General Industry and Constructionstandards).
• Analyze data relating to compliance with current regulations and makeappropriate recommendations.
• Respond to emergencies andassistthe Safety Manager/Officer under the incident command system.
• Being a flexible team member in a team-oriented environment to support day-to-day safety and risk management functions.
• Expressing ideas clearly in written and oral communication
• Formatting and producing correspondence and documents using current word processing applications.
• Maintaining, inputting, and retrieving data for training records, metrics, and injury & illness records
• Strong organizational skills.
• Promoting safety as a guiding principle and regular practice inaccomplishingwork focusing on safety improvements andcomplies withsafety and health policies and procedures.
• Show the utmost respect for others and be a team player.
• Ability to access all work areas, including climbing narrow, steep stairs; donning fall protection gear to access heights as needed; entering confined spaces such containers and voids as needed.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).