SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II-ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOCUS

Carter Machinery Careers•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Carter Machinery is hiring a Safety and Environmental Specialist II with an electrical safety focus. The role conducts safety inspections and assessments at Carter facilities and in the field, emphasizing electrical hazards related to power systems, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair. The specialist observes technicians performing electrical work, provides feedback on safe work practices, helps identify electrical risks, and supports employee qualification and authorization for electrical work. The position also supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs through technician audits, Job Safety Analyses, work-plan implementation, documentation and training-record management, waste and emissions tracking, annual EHS audits, and training delivery. The specialist communicates monthly safety topics, uses a digital EHS platform, and works with the team on continuous improvement. Extensive travel within Carter Machinery’s geographical footprint is required, as is a willingness to work extra hours, including days, nights, and/or weekends, to meet business demands.

Requirements

One to three years of occupational safety and health experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate to advanced skills in computer-based technology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including 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 is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field is preferred; candidates actively pursuing a relevant degree will be considered.
Working knowledge of electrical hazards and safe work practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site safety inspections and assessments at Carter facilities and in the field, focusing on electrical hazards.
Observe technicians performing electrical work and provide feedback to reinforce safe practices and identify hazards.
Assist with identifying and evaluating electrical shock, arc flash, and arc blast risks, and communicate concerns to appropriate leaders and technical subject matter experts.
Coordinate training documentation, verify qualifications, and maintain competency assessment and authorization records for employees performing electrical work.
Audit field technicians through checks, one-on-one observations, and assessments of behavior while completing job tasks.
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.
Collect, store, and dispose 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.
Work with the team to achieve continuous improvement goals and objectives.
Assist the EHS team with reporting and recordkeeping for regulatory agencies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.