Health And Safety Specialist

Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Health and Safety Specialist works closely with the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) manager to inspect and evaluate equipment, processes, and work areas across a large campus to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. This role recommends and helps implement improvements to protect workers, develops and delivers safety training, and creates written programs that prevent health problems and incidents while strengthening the overall safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate equipment, processes, and work areas throughout the campus to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct safety audits of facilities to identify existing or potential incident and health hazards, determine appropriate corrective or preventive measures, and follow up to verify that these measures are implemented effectively.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify root causes and develop strategies and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses to identify risks associated with specific tasks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Implement and help manage safety programs, including but not limited to lockout/tagout, crane safety, respirator use, confined space entry, forklift safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other relevant safety programs.
• Plan, develop, and implement safety training programs for supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with standards and to enhance the organization’s safety culture.
• Prepare and deliver PowerPoint safety training presentations and related training materials.
• Assist with new employee safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training to ensure consistent understanding of safety expectations and procedures.
• Support the development and achievement of annual departmental safety goals and initiatives.
• Interface with colleagues at all levels of the facility and provide safety leadership, guidance, and support to promote safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate safety records, documentation, and reports related to audits, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the EH&S team to continuously improve environmental health and safety programs, procedures, and performance.

Essential Skills

• Degree and/or OSHA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years or more of relevant experience in health and safety or environmental health and safety.
• Specific knowledge of health and safety regulations, including state and federal requirements.
• Experience with OSHA safety standards and practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Experience delivering safety training and safety orientation programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide others on safety matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across the facility.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety practices, including hazardous waste and environmental safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chemical knowledge is a plus.
• Experience supporting or implementing programs such as lockout/tagout, crane safety, respirator programs, confined space entry, forklift safety, and PPE programs.
• Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses and developing corrective actions.
• Ability to prepare clear and engaging training materials and presentations.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills related to safety audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Comfort working on a large campus and engaging with diverse operational areas.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility on a large campus, requiring regular walking throughout the site to conduct inspections, audits, and training. The EH&S team consists of approximately 10 professionals who work closely together, support each other, and cross-train to ensure strong coverage and shared expertise. The culture emphasizes collaboration, development, and a strong safety focus, with opportunities for professional growth and participation in profit sharing. The dress code is business casual. The typical start time is around 6:00–7:00 a.m., reflecting the operational needs of the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.