Sr. Safety Specialist

Mission Critical Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group in Idaho seeks a Safety Professional to implement and manage safety policies and programs across the organization, partnering with Safety Managers to foster a safe work environment. The role emphasizes proactive safety leadership and hands-on risk management.

You will coordinate onboarding, deliver safety training, and manage records in LMS/SMS while supporting incident investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting to drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a safety professional.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs and policies across the organization.
• Lead onboarding and safety training sessions for employees.
• Maintain safety records and regulatory reports in LMS/SMS systems.
• Coordinate incident investigations and support regulatory reporting and KPI tracking.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Safety and Health

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 position is responsible for implementing 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).