Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist
Location: Quincy MA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Occasional weekend/evening coverage may be required)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all safety activities performed at the client site under the direction of the Safety Manager.
• Promote and maintain a safe work culture by implementing safety programs and being actively present in the manufacturing environment to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations alongside company policies.
• Interface with employees, contractors, and visitors regarding safety matters, compliance, and concerns.
• Conduct safety training sessions on programs such as lockout/tagout, line break, hazard communication, and confined space.
• Perform new hire and contractor safety orientations.
• Lead monthly Safety Action Team meetings.
• Investigate near miss incidents and injuries, providing follow-up corrective actions.
• Manage online safety training via LITMOS portal and oversee safety audits and compliance measures.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures and policies to ensure OSHA standards are met and industry best practices are followed.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analysis reviews and create safety education materials like One Point Lessons and Safety Alerts.
• Monitor behavior observational surveys and near-miss reports for continuous safety improvements.
• Perform additional safety duties as required.

• Hands-on experience conducting safety audits and leading safety meetings.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engaging safety programs that foster a safety-focused culture.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, and related local EHS regulations.
• Experience in investigating near misses and injuries.
• Strong interpersonal skills for leading corrective actions and EHS projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Infrequent travel for training purposes.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and lift over 50 lbs as required.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in confined spaces, including climbing towers and storage tanks.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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