Health & Safety Specialist

Gateway Services Inc• IL, US, IN

15h•Remote

About The Position

At Gateway Services, Health & Safety isn't a function that operates from the sidelines. Our H&S team works directly with Operations to understand what's happening in our Care Centers, identify risks, solve problems and help our teams go home safely every day. We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support Gateway's operations across the Central region. This is a field-facing opportunity for an H&S professional who enjoys being where the work happens. You'll partner directly with operational leaders, conduct workplace assessments and inspections, support incident investigations, help identify practical preventive actions and ensure commitments don't disappear after the investigation or audit is finished. You'll have the opportunity to influence safety across a geographically diverse operational business while being part of a broader H&S team that provides the technical programs, resources and support you need to succeed.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
At least four years of relevant safety experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution or another multi-site operational environment.
Experience with workplace inspections, incident investigations and job-hazard analysis.
Working knowledge of applicable H&S requirements and accurate recordkeeping.
The ability to assess hazards and recommend practical controls.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain safety requirements to operational leaders and frontline Team Members.
Sound judgment, calm response to urgent situations and dependable follow-through.
Comfort working independently across a geographically dispersed territory.

Nice To Haves

Fleet safety experience
Exposure to safety or environmental management systems
A relevant occupational H&S certification or designation

Responsibilities

Partner directly with Operations. Build trusted working relationships with Managing Directors, Regional Managers, Care Center Managers and Team Members. Understand operational priorities and safety challenges, provide practical advice and help resolve routine H&S matters efficiently.
Identify and prevent risk. Conduct workplace inspections, audits, job-hazard assessments and exposure assessments. Identify unsafe conditions, work methods and behaviors; recommend practical controls, PPE and preventive actions; and follow corrective actions through to completion.
Investigate incidents and vehicle accidents. Respond through established protocols, gather facts and evidence, support investigations, identify contributing causes and recommend actions designed to prevent recurrence. Work with Operations, Fleet, HR and other Gateway partners when incidents cross functional boundaries.
Support safe return to work. Provide timely field information and local support following workplace injuries. Work with Operations and Gateway's broader HR and H&S teams to help implement approved return-to-work plans and identify barriers to a safe and sustainable return.
Bring safety programs to life. Help implement Gateway's approved safety policies, tools, campaigns and learning programs. Support safety discussions and committees, reinforce safe Care Center practices and help managers address CSR driving safety and incident prevention.
Use data to make us better. Maintain accurate regional safety information and use incident, hazard and assessment trends - together with field feedback - to identify recurring risks and recommend practical improvements.