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

All Career • Pigeon Forge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with applicable local, state, federal, industry, and company safety standards. The role supports other teams’ safety programs through collaboration, training, coaching, and auditing, using record audits, site visits, Host interviews, and incident and accident investigations. The position also serves on the Safety and Security PIC team (101) and participates in the park’s Safety and What If Committees.

The specialist conducts safety audits and inspections, develops safety policies and procedures, delivers training, assists with procedure reviews and special events, investigates incidents, reviews equipment and construction projects, recommends hazard-reduction measures, and analyzes occupational illness and accident data. The position requires schedule flexibility, including any required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve work in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of state and federal occupational safety regulations.
• Must have or obtain OSHA 30 and ServSafe Food Manager Certification within two years.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Ability to make a friendly impression when communicating with guests, vendors, and employees.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to prioritize and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment regarding privileged information.
• Professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment and maintain dependable attendance.
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Sensitivity to Guest needs and willingness to act within company guidelines.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Ability to perform duties consistently with creating a safe and secure environment for Hosts and Guests.
• Flexibility to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional to frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for shifts up to 13 hours, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
• Strong cognitive skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, processing and retaining information, and effective communication.
• Offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background screening, including criminal history and motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits under 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 and coordinate or conduct workplace training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and safety-equipment use.
• Assist with annual property-wide procedure reviews.
• Assist with special events, photo and film shoots, and similar activities.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and assist with root cause analysis.
• Assist with initial safety reviews and equipment training before special-event setups and new construction projects.
• Recommend process and product safety features to reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Develop facility inspection programs to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistics related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and attend industry-related seminars and meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects.

What This Job Offers

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