Safety Specialist – Environmental Health & Safety
Locations:
- West Branch, IA (101 Council St) – must be local or willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be available
- Kansas City, KS (500 Osage Ave)
- Colonial Heights, VA (1962 Ruffin Mill Rd)
Position Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 50% required
Position Summary
We are seeking a Safety Specialist responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing safety exposures to minimize personal injuries, accidents, property damage, and regulatory penalties. This role serves as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company policies. The position requires frequent travel and proactive leadership in promoting a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Safety Specialist will:
- Serve as the primary contact for all Safety & Health issues
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and internal policies
- Develop, maintain, and implement company safety policies and procedures
- Design and conduct Safety & Health training programs for employees and management
- Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and promote continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Monitor and stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and emerging safety technologies
- Drive timely corrective actions for near-miss incidents, injury investigations, hazard identification, and compliance audits
- Support leadership and employees in understanding safety concepts to prevent workplace injuries and non-compliance
- Coordinate occupational health monitoring programs, including respiratory, noise, and chemical exposure monitoring
- Manage workers’ compensation, liability, auto liability, and property claims
- Coordinate annual service programs and audits with property and insurance carriers
- Interpret and act upon loss control survey reports and insurance recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety with 3–5 years of Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience, or Associates/Technical degree with 5–8 years experience
- Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws and regulations at the Local, State, and Federal levels
- Working knowledge of workers’ compensation, transportation regulations, fire protection codes, and industrial hygiene fundamentals
- Strong communication skills to work with all levels of employees and management
- Ability to evaluate, analyze, and mitigate loss-producing conditions and develop proactive safety programs
- Team-oriented problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Honest, professional, and trustworthy with strong relationship-building skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to travel to different locations across the U.S. as required
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (excluding THC /
