SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II-ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOCUS

Carter Machinery • Manassas, VA

1d • $82,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Safety and Environmental Specialist II focuses on electrical safety and supports Carter Machinery’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at company facilities and in the field. The role conducts inspections and audits, observes technicians performing electrical work, identifies and communicates electrical hazards, and supports employee qualification and authorization for electrical work. It also assists locations with EHS work plans, job safety analyses, training, documentation, waste handling, and emissions tracking. The position requires extensive travel within Carter Machinery’s geographic footprint and may require extra hours, including days, nights, and weekends, to meet business demands.

Success in the role includes delivering thorough inspections and effective safety feedback, completing audits and training, supporting regulatory reporting and recordkeeping, managing competing tasks, exercising good judgment, and promoting a positive customer experience while upholding the company’s Core Values.

Requirements

• One to three years of occupational safety and health experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer-based technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn environmental, health, and safety concepts and provide expertise to branches.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Carter Machinery’s geographical footprint.
• Willingness to work extra hours, including days, nights, and/or weekends, to meet business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field; candidates actively pursuing a relevant degree will be considered.
• Working knowledge of electrical hazards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site safety inspections and assessments at Carter facilities and in the field, focusing on electrical hazards related to power systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair.
• Observe technicians performing electrical work and provide feedback to reinforce safe practices, identify hazards, and reduce the risk of electrical injuries.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast risks, and communicate concerns to appropriate leaders and technical subject matter experts.
• Support employee qualification and authorization for electrical work by coordinating training documentation, verifying qualifications, and maintaining competency assessment and authorization records.
• Audit field technicians through checks, one-on-one observations, and assessments of work-task behaviors.
• Support departmental or store teams in completing Job Safety Analyses of selected work tasks.
• Guide CMCO locations in implementing EHS work plans.
• Collect and store EHS documentation and training records.
• Manage activities related to collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and track emissions.
• Conduct annual EHS audits at locations designated by the Safety and Environmental Manager.
• Provide training modules and facilitate on-site training for technicians and management.
• Develop proficiency with the digital EHS platform.
• Communicate monthly safety topics to branches and track completion.
• Coordinate with the team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives.
• Assist the EHS Team with regulatory agency reporting and recordkeeping.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with a $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors and programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tool allowances and tool loans.
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Shift differential, if applicable.
• Compensation may include participation in performance-based incentive programs, as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed