Employee, Labor Health and Safety Specialist

Daimler Truck • Portland, OR

1d • $104,000 - $133,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a contributing member of the DTNA Safety Team, the Corporate Safety Specialist III supports the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of safety programs, projects, and operational initiatives that protect people and strengthen business performance. The position partners with operations, engineering, maintenance, project teams, and union representatives to identify risks, implement controls, and integrate safety into day-to-day operations and project activities.

The specialist provides technical expertise and project support for manufacturing improvements, facility modifications, equipment installations, capital projects, and other operational initiatives. This includes serving as a dedicated safety resource for greenfield manufacturing development projects and integrating safety requirements throughout facility design, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness. Using data, collaboration, and continuous improvement principles, the role helps embed safety requirements throughout project planning and execution while driving measurable improvements in safety performance.

Through communication, coaching, and relationship-building, the specialist engages employees, leaders, contractors, and union partners to promote accountability, influence safe decision-making, and foster a culture of safety excellence. The position is hybrid, with four days per week in the office and one day remote, and requires travel up to 80%. It is open to applicants able to work in or relocate to Fort Mill, South Carolina, or Portland, Oregon. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting occupational safety programs within manufacturing, industrial, construction, engineering, or operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NOM, CSA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and applicable safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Experience supporting safety activities for capital projects, facility construction, equipment installations, process improvements, or operational readiness initiatives.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation processes, safety management systems, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage employees, leaders, contractors, and union representatives.
• Experience using safety data, metrics, and trend analysis to identify risks and support performance improvement.
• Understanding of occupational health principles, injury management processes, and employee health programs.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, large projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• ASP, CSP, CHST, CAPM, or other relevant safety or project management certifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, greenfield projects, facility construction, or major operational expansions.
• Experience participating in design reviews, contractor safety management, commissioning activities, or pre-startup safety reviews.
• Experience using safety analytics, leading indicators, and digital technologies to proactively identify and reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership, operational teams, union representatives, and the Corporate Safety Team to support safety initiatives and achieve site safety objectives.
• Provide visible and consistent safety support to build employee trust and reduce the human, operational, and financial impact of workplace injuries.
• Serve as the dedicated safety resource for greenfield manufacturing development projects, integrating safety requirements throughout design, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Partner with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and operations leaders to identify risks, implement controls, and support safe project milestone execution.
• Lead and support project safety activities, including risk assessments, design reviews, contractor safety management, pre-startup safety reviews, and operational readiness evaluations.
• Coordinate safety requirements for capital projects, facility modifications, and equipment installations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable company standards.
• Participate in facility and equipment design reviews to identify hazards and support safe planning principles that minimize operational risk.
• Support construction, installation, and commissioning activities through field presence, risk identification, issue resolution, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Facilitate incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, medical staff, and union representatives to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and strengthen employee engagement.
• Support implementation and sustainability of safety management systems, Life Critical Risk programs, and site-specific safety initiatives.
• Analyze safety performance metrics, leading indicators, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and corporate assessments, and support corrective action development and closure.
• Collaborate with DTNA safety professionals to share best practices, benchmark performance, and support organization-wide continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with employees, leaders, contractors, and union partners to promote a proactive and inclusive safety culture.
• Travel up to 80%.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%, plus a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
• Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
• 15 calendar holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Onsite fitness at some locations.
• Tuition assistance.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Relocation assistance may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level