Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - (127)

ABOUT IRONSMITH FIRE Our mission•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The EHS Specialist at Ironsmith Fire helps nurture a safety-first culture by supporting workplace risk reduction and regulatory compliance. The role assists with workers’ compensation processes, maintains safety records, and works with employees, colleagues, and clients to promote safe work environments. It is intended for someone eager to learn and grow into a proactive advocate for employee well-being and client relations. The position administratively reports to the Branch Manager and operationally works under the direction of the company EHS Manager. The specialist facilitates monthly safety meetings, vehicle inspections, equipment training, and inspections, conducts job-site visits and communicates findings, and may travel to branch offices or remote job sites. The specialist must be able to take and pass the OSHA 510 course, with support from the EHS Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Minimum of 1–2 years in a similar role; construction industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge of tracking and recording OSHA compliance and managing workers’ compensation claims.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to safety programs, with openness to feedback.
Strong attention to detail for analyzing safety data and supporting decision-making.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and lead by example.
Willingness to adapt and grow in safety practices and regulations.
Ability to travel by car, plane, or other modes of transportation to meetings, training, medical visits, branch offices, and job sites.
Ability to move around office, industrial, construction, and healthcare environments; handle and manipulate objects and tools; and maintain adequate vision and hearing to recognize hazards and respond.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to take and pass the OSHA 510 course.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining physician panels.
Construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the handling of workers’ compensation claims and report progress to the EHS Manager.
Assist in researching and building a panel of trusted physicians, with guidance from the EHS Manager.
Accompany injured employees to medical appointments, which may occasionally involve driving them, and communicate treatment outcomes as needed.
Help maintain accurate OSHA logs and support safety incident reporting in consultation with the EHS Manager.
Collaborate with colleagues and clients to implement accident-prevention and safety strategies, and update the EHS Manager on initiatives and results.
Promote a positive safety culture aligned with the company’s core values and seek EHS Manager input when needed.
Travel to branch offices or remote job sites as required, coordinating scheduling and priorities with the EHS Manager.
Develop safety-management skills through regular check-ins with the EHS Manager.
Facilitate monthly safety meetings, vehicle inspections, equipment training, and inspections, including ladders, cords, and fire extinguishers.
Conduct regular job-site visits using a scorecard, communicate findings to the on-site General Contractor, and report results to the EHS Manager and Operations Manager.
Take and pass the OSHA 510 course with support from the EHS Manager.