Retail Safety Specialist

Island Energy Services • Kapolei, HI

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About The Position

The Retail Safety Specialist develops, implements, and maintains safety programs across Island Energy Services’ convenience store and fuel operations. Embedded within Retail Marketing, the role works with store leadership, employees, contractors, and maintenance personnel to promote safety and regulatory compliance, reduce workplace injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, and operational risks, and support safe, efficient retail operations.

The position conducts safety inspections and audits; administers safety, food-safety, and contractor-safety programs; develops and delivers training; investigates incidents and coordinates corrective actions; manages safety records and required PPE; and supports emergency preparedness, store openings, remodels, construction projects, and regulatory compliance. It partners with the IES Safety Manager, Retail Training Manager, Retail Facilities Manager, Human Resources, and operations leaders. The specialist serves as a safety resource for store teams and retail leadership, promotes employee engagement and proactive hazard reporting, and may lead special projects across IES business units.

This is an exempt, safety-sensitive position supporting a 24/7 operation. Regular travel to retail locations throughout Hawai‘i is required, and work may extend beyond a standard 40-hour week due to operational demands, emergency response, training, travel, and project deadlines. The role involves work outdoors and in retail, fueling, construction, and infrastructure environments, including exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Three to five years of safety experience in retail, convenience-store operations, fuel distribution, transportation, construction, distribution, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, accident investigation, workers’ compensation, and risk-management principles.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and audits.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Ability to analyze data and identify safety trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint; ability to edit and proofread written materials.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract and ability to travel regularly to retail locations throughout Hawai‘i.
• Ability to maintain automated and manual recordkeeping systems and handle sensitive information with integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, solve problems, communicate effectively in writing and orally, deliver group presentations, provide customer service, plan and prioritize work, maintain quality, and adapt to changing demands.
• Willingness to commit to IES core values: Kīnā’ole, Aloha, Lōkahi, and Ho’ohana.
• Must pass pre-employment screening, including reference, criminal background, drug, five-year motor vehicle history, medical, and job-related physical-ability checks as applicable; random drug testing is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and work outdoors and in retail and construction environments.
• Must be willing to support a 24/7 operation, devote the time needed to meet deadlines, and maintain or increase skills.
• Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regularly sitting; frequently using hands and communicating; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the vision abilities needed for inspections and reviewing plans and equipment, including close, color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or related certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
• Food Handler Certification or food-safety program experience.
• Experience with fuel operations, environmental compliance, underground storage tanks, hazardous materials, or spill-prevention programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of convenience stores, retail fuel facilities, and related operations; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, fire-code, food-safety, health-department, and environmental regulations.
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Develop, administer, and improve the Retail Food Safety Program, including training, inspections, audit readiness, documentation, corrective-action tracking, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate retail safety initiatives with the IES Safety Manager and the broader IES safety strategy and programs.
• Develop and deliver safety training for store personnel and management, including First Aid, CPR, and AED training for designated employees.
• Maintain safety training records and documentation; use the company LMS to assign, track, and maintain required safety and compliance training.
• Partner with the Retail Training Manager to develop, update, and deliver relevant safety and compliance training and curriculum.
• Investigate employee injuries, customer incidents, vehicle accidents, fuel spills, and property-damage claims; document findings, determine root causes, and prepare corrective-action plans.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on return-to-work and injury-management programs, and partner with operations leaders to improve safety performance and reduce workers’ compensation claims.
• Support and administer the retail contractor safety program; monitor contractor compliance and conduct contractor safety audits and field observations as needed.
• Coordinate with the Retail Facilities Manager to communicate, monitor, and enforce contractor safety expectations during maintenance, capital projects, and construction.
• Manage safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and regulatory filings; support food-safety, sanitation, and health-department compliance.
• Participate in new store openings, remodels, and construction projects to incorporate and maintain safety requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for safety-related questions from store teams and field leadership.
• Manage required PPE, including selection, distribution, replacement, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans for severe weather, fuel emergencies, robberies, and workplace violence incidents.
• Promote safety through employee engagement, coaching, recognition, accountability, safety observations, and encouragement of proactive hazard reporting.
• Work constructively with coworkers and others, communicate progress and issues, address problems collaboratively, and respect workforce diversity.
• Maintain compliance with IES policies and procedures, report actual or potential concerns, draft guidelines and other written documents, and lead special projects across business units as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and access to tools, mentorship, and resources.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, with coverage available for the full family from the first day of employment.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with generous employer matching.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Supplemental voluntary insurance options.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

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