Safety and Compliance Specialist

The Copper River Family of Companies•Clackamas, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RECONCRAFT is the leading manufacturer of purpose-built vessels for military, government, and other professional organizations. The Safety & Compliance Specialist is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all RECONCRAFT facilities. This role oversees the creation and execution of a comprehensive safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies in an ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will foster and maintain a proactive and pragmatic safety culture aligned with RECONCRAFT’s operational objectives, balancing regulatory requirements with production realities and finding practical solutions that keep work moving safely. This is a “hands-on” position that requires active participation as a team member to build trust with the team, not simply to observe and direct. This role requires sound judgment and exceptional competence across occupational safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory management in a low-volume, high-mix marine manufacturing environment.

Requirements

5+ years of safety management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or marine/shipyard environment
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local environmental and safety regulations
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work hands-on in a production environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
Expertise with the Microsoft Office software package
Employee must be a “U.S. Person” as defined Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Section 120.15

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as OSHA 30, CFM, or CSP are a plus but not required; we value demonstrated field experience and judgment over formal credentials
Experience in a marine, shipyard, or composites/fiberglass manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements
Experience managing confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout, and crane/rigging programs
Familiarity with environmental compliance including stormwater/groundwater runoff monitoring and hazardous waste handling

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the facility and production floor
Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and new employee safety orientations
Work with team members at all levels to identify and remediate safety concerns
Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked
Coordinate hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal processes in compliance with environmental regulations
Manage other environmental and/or safety-related items including, but not limited to, groundwater runoff monitoring, industrial hygiene, the hearing conservation program, and others
Maintain safety documentation and records to support audits and regulatory inspections in our ISO 9001 environment
Coordinate forklift, crane, and rigging safety oversight and training
Manage the confined space program
Coordinate all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including recertifications and inventory
Manage the subcontractor and visitor safety orientation program
Establish, maintain, and audit the OSHA 300/300A injury and illness recordkeeping logs and post and report as required by regulation
Develop and maintain the facility Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Plan, and schedule and document evacuation and emergency-response drills
Serve as primary liaison with the workers’ compensation carrier and coordinate return-to-work and modified-duty programs for injured employees
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the hazard communication program, including chemical inventory and labeling
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility emergencies and safety incidents
Support continuous improvement initiatives and RECONCRAFT’s ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance program
Promote a culture of safety awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the company, department, and contract
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned