Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

$65,000 to $75,000 depending on experience.

Must be willing to travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and assistance to managers and employees by ensuring that all Occupational Safety and Health regulatory responsibilities are being upheld.
• Conducts regular, unannounced inspections of facilities and jobsites utilizing safety walks/audits as requested to ensure compliance with company policy and legal regulations.
• Prepares audit reports and proactively identifies potential risks and creates corrective action plans to coach managers and employees.
• Conducts root cause analysis for any near-misses or accidents, providing actionable reports to prevent recurrence.
• Conducts Risk and Hazard Assessments and recommends immediate corrective actions.
• Implements procedures to ensure safe working practices and compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Completes administrative duties as necessary to update and maintain the safety training system database by filing safety records for all employees.
• Maintains meticulous training logs and records utilizing our current software to ensure that all employees remain current on their required certifications and trainings.
• Develops and updates safety training materials, including power point presentations and hands-on demonstrations, ensuring that they align with current OSHA and ISO standards and delivers this training to employees and Managers.
• Promotes a safety culture with a high focus on Health and Safety awareness.
• Leads safety orientations for new hires and recurring certification courses (e.g., Driver's Training, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout).
• Conducts "toolbox talks" and on-the-spot coaching to reinforce safe habits in real-time.
• Verifies that all safety gear (PPE) and equipment are inspected and maintained accordingly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field (preferred).
• Bi-lingual Spanish required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dedicated safety role, ideally with a mix of training and field inspection. (A college degree can be substituted for years of experience)
• OSHA 10-Hour (Required); CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ASP (Associate Safety Professional) preferred.
• Must have a valid FL driver's license and clean MVR.
• Proficiency with EHS management software and presentation tools (PowerPoint and LMS platforms).
• Experience in the janitorial/construction industry a plus.
• Exceptional public speaking ability and the tact required to enforce rules without damaging morale.