H&S Specialist

Ensafe•Knoxville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a full-time Health & Safety Specialist for our Knoxville, TN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe. As a Health & Safety Specialist you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. In this position, you will: Conduct safety audits, hazard/risk assessments, and incident investigations; develop corrective actions and track effectiveness. Deliver health & safety training (e.g., new‑hire orientation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, and hazardous waste awareness). Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work with site leaders to embed controls into procedures and practices. Analyze safety data; generate dashboards and reports for leadership with clear recommendations. Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (including applicable OSHA standards). Coach field and operations teams, building rapport and credibility to strengthen safety culture. Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and project managers to align site practices with corporate programs and client expectations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in H&S (industrial, construction, utilities, manufacturing, or consulting).
Experience conducting audits, delivering training, writing reports, and authoring JHAs.
Regulatory knowledge: Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant state/local requirements.
Data analysis and reporting, persuasive communication, ability to influence at all levels, and comfort working in field environments.
Willingness to travel regionally to client sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 29 CFR 1910.269.
Professional Certifications: CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CIH, CUSP, or OSHA 30 (General Industry/Construction).

Responsibilities

Conduct safety audits, hazard/risk assessments, and incident investigations; develop corrective actions and track effectiveness.
Deliver health & safety training (e.g., new‑hire orientation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, and hazardous waste awareness).
Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work with site leaders to embed controls into procedures and practices.
Analyze safety data; generate dashboards and reports for leadership with clear recommendations.
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (including applicable OSHA standards).
Coach field and operations teams, building rapport and credibility to strengthen safety culture.
Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and project managers to align site practices with corporate programs and client expectations.