Safety Compliance Specialist - [YR] Dollywood Theme Park- Full-Time Year Round

The Dollywood Company•Pigeon Forge, TN

18h

About The Position

The Safety Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with applicable local, state, federal, industry, and company safety standards. The role accomplishes this through record audits, site visits, interviews with Hosts, and investigations of incidents and accidents. The specialist supports other teams’ safety programs through collaboration, training, coaching, and auditing. The position also contributes to park safety committees, develops and implements safety policies and procedures, conducts training, helps review property-wide procedures, and supports safety reviews for special events and new construction projects. It includes identifying workplace hazards, promoting regulatory compliance, and analyzing occupational illness and accident data.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, is required.
Working knowledge of state and federal occupational safety regulations is required.
Must have or obtain OSHA 30 and ServSafe Food Manager Certification within two years.
Must be able to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy.
Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening, including criminal history and motor vehicle record checks.
Able to make a friendly impression when speaking or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees.
Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
Must prioritize and complete work assignments on time.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise judgment regarding privileged information.
Must maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
Must be productive in a fast-paced environment.
Must maintain dependable attendance and flexibility with assigned schedules, including required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be sensitive to Guest needs and empowered to act within company guidelines.
Must use effective communication, problem-solving, conflict-management, and interpersonal skills.
Must communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods.
Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects ahead of schedule.
Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for Hosts and Guests.
Able to adapt to frequent changes in priorities.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional to frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing, and/or walking for shifts of up to 13 hours, repetitive movements, and work in varying weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
Must have strong cognitive skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, processing and retaining information, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or a bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits according to the HFE Safety Division Auditing standard to help prevent Host and Guest injuries.
Serve as a member of the Safety and Security PIC team (101).
Participate in the park’s Safety and What If Committees.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to company safety procedures and expectations.
Conduct safety training classes.
Assist with annual property-wide procedure reviews.
Assist with special events, photo and film shoots, and related activities.
Assist with investigations and root cause analyses of accidents and incidents.
Assist with initial safety reviews and equipment training before setup of special events and new construction projects.
Recommend process and product safety features to reduce employees’ exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
Develop facility inspection programs to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory safety compliance.
Conduct or coordinate workplace training in safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
Maintain knowledge of industry standards and attend industry-related seminars and meetings.