Operations Safety Specialist

Amrize • Holly Hill, SC

11h

About The Position

The Operations Safety Specialist performs regular inspections of critical safety and operational equipment across the facility, helping maintain regulatory compliance and a safe working environment. The role inspects fire safety equipment; ladders, fall protection equipment, handrails, stairs, and walkways; rigging and lifting equipment; and emergency and health equipment. It also includes equipment maintenance checks, accurate recordkeeping, prompt reporting of defects and safety concerns, and maintaining accessible inspection documentation. The specialist is expected to follow and promote health, safety, and environmental policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 3 years of equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of required work experience.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Comfort working at heights and in an industrial environment.
• Comfort working in varied indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb ladders throughout the workday.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and use approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests, subject to applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in equipment or safety inspections, maintenance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of MSHA standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of fire suppression pumps.
• Perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections and coordinate annual inspections with certified vendors.
• Inspect ladders for structural integrity and compliance.
• Inspect anchor points and fall protection equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of handrails, stairways, and walkways.
• Inspect hoists, lifts, slings, and rigging equipment for wear, damage, and compliance.
• Perform inspections and maintenance checks on man lifts, skid steers, and forklifts.
• Complete and maintain logbook entries for equipment and inspections.
• Inspect AED units and ensure they are operational.
• Perform regular checks on emergency eyewash stations.
• Accurately record inspection findings and promptly report defects and safety concerns.
• Maintain inspection logs and ensure documentation is up to date and accessible.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies and a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED