Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - (120)

ABOUT IRONSMITH FIRE Our mission•Collierville, TN

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About The Position

Ironsmith Fire, LLC is a privately owned and growing fire-protection company whose mission is to empower teams to deliver solutions, uphold high standards, and achieve outstanding results. Its core values are Workmanship, Accountability, and Results. The EHS Specialist helps nurture the company’s safety-first culture. The role supports workplace risk reduction and regulatory compliance while providing an opportunity to learn and grow in safety management. The specialist assists with workers’ compensation, maintains safety records, and works with colleagues and clients to promote a safe work environment. The position administratively reports to the Branch Manager and operationally works under the direction of the company EHS Manager. The role includes facilitating monthly safety meetings, vehicle inspections, equipment training, and inspections; visiting job sites and communicating findings to general contractors and company managers; and traveling to branch offices or remote job sites as required. The specialist must be able to take and pass the OSHA 510 course, with preparation 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, and willingness to seek feedback.
Strong attention to detail for analyzing safety data and supporting decisions.
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 move around office, industrial, construction, and healthcare environments.
Ability to travel by car, plane, or other modes of transportation for meetings, training, and medical visits.
Ability to handle and manipulate objects and tools used for inspections or safety equipment.
Adequate vision and hearing to recognize hazards and respond accordingly.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, particularly during site visits or medical consultations.
Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to take and pass the OSHA 510 course.

Nice To Haves

Construction-industry experience.
Experience developing and maintaining physician panels.

Responsibilities

Support the handling and processing of workers’ compensation claims in accordance with legal standards, and report progress to the EHS Manager.
Research and help build 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.
Maintain accurate OSHA logs and assist with safety-incident reporting in consultation with the EHS Manager.
Collaborate with colleagues and clients to implement accident-prevention and workplace-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 input from the EHS Manager when needed.
Travel to branch offices or remote job sites as required, coordinating scheduling and priorities with the EHS Manager.
Develop safety-management skills and participate in regular development check-ins with the EHS Manager.
Facilitate monthly safety meetings, vehicle inspections, equipment training, and inspections of items such as ladders, cords, and fire extinguishers.
Conduct regular job-site visits using a scorecard, communicate findings with 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.