Regional Safety Specialist

EchoStar•Chicago, IL

27d

About The Position

The Regional Safety Specialist mitigates operational hazards, regulatory non-compliance, and fleet safety liabilities across multi-site field service operations. The role travels 50% across regional facilities to conduct on-site risk assessments, support safety committees, and guide local leadership on safety protocols. It audits facilities and develops, reviews, and enforces compliance programs aligned with OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926), NFPA, ANSI, and NEC standards. The specialist manages fleet driver safety initiatives using telematics data, collision metrics, and driver reports to deliver targeted coaching and reduce preventable incidents. The role also investigates workplace injuries, equipment incidents, and near-misses; determines preventability; and enforces corrective actions. It partners with field and corporate teams to uphold safety programs and standardizes job hazard analyses, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and technical safety training. AI-assisted tools and analytics are used to identify risk patterns, automate hazard reporting, and monitor driver safety performance. Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on EHS experience.
At least 2 years of safety experience, preferably in field service.
At least 2 years of experience with OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926) standards.
At least 2 years of experience evaluating ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, and PPE hazards.
At least 2 years of experience with telematics or driver scorecard systems for fleet safety.
At least 2 years of experience using AI tools for safety documentation and dashboard workflows.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, NFPA guidelines, and ANSI fall protection standards.
Expertise managing driver safety programs and using telematics or scorecards to systematically reduce risk.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver field training and present risk insights to leadership.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or OSHA 30-Hour.
Safety experience in field service.

Responsibilities

Travel 50% across regional facilities to conduct on-site risk mitigation assessments, support safety committees, and direct local leadership on safety protocols.
Conduct regional field safety audits and enforce compliance programs aligned with OSHA General Industry (1910), Construction (1926), NFPA, ANSI, and NEC standards.
Manage fleet driver safety initiatives by analyzing telematics data, collision metrics, and driver reports and delivering targeted coaching.
Lead root cause investigations of workplace injuries, equipment incidents, and near-misses, determine preventability, and enforce corrective actions.
Partner with field and corporate teams to enforce safety programs covering ladder safety, fall protection, PPE, safe driving, hazard communication, and electrical safety.
Develop, review, and standardize Job Hazard Analyses, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and technical safety training programs.
Use AI-driven analytics to identify operational risk patterns, automate hazard reporting workflows, and track driver safety performance dashboards.