Safety & Facilities Senior Specialist
About The Position
Technical Safety Services (TSS) is hiring a senior-level individual contributor to own safety programs and facilities functions across multiple locations. The role supports a distributed workforce by translating regulatory requirements into practical field programs, improving safety performance, controlling facilities costs, and keeping customer and regulatory compliance information current. There are no direct reports. The position reports to the Sourcing and Logistics Director and works closely with operations leaders, field teams, HR, and outside service providers. Work combines program development, data analysis, training, site visits, and day-to-day problem-solving. This is a fully remote position with required travel to company facilities and field locations. The Safety responsibilities include developing and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures that comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable requirements; setting inspection schedules; investigating incidents and tracking corrective actions; maintaining OSHA 300 and 300A records; providing safety orientation and ongoing training; partnering with HR on workers’ compensation claims; reporting safety metrics; coordinating regulatory inspections; and administering programs for hazardous materials, waste, PPE, and lockout/tagout. The Facilities responsibilities include overseeing facility operations, maintenance, and upkeep; managing vendors and contractors; developing preventive maintenance schedules and managing budgets; evaluating space use and facility leases; ensuring compliance with accessibility, fire, building-code, and safety requirements; coordinating renovations, moves, and space planning; and maintaining physical security, access control, and emergency plans. The role also maintains customer and vendor qualification portals and records, and responds to customer requests for safety information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Seven or more years of progressive safety or environmental, health, and safety experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable multi-state regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and safety training programs.
- Strong incident-investigation, auditing, and safety program-development skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate clearly with employees, leaders, customers, and service providers.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
- Practical problem-solving approach and ability to use data to guide decisions.
- Ability to travel to company facilities and field locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a multi-site, field-services, or industrial environment.
- Facilities or multi-site operations management experience.
- Experience supporting a distributed or mobile field workforce.
- Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or CFM.
- Familiarity with EHS management software and safety data platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Establish policies and schedules for routine inspections and site safety audits.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and maintain OSHA 300 and 300A records.
- Develop and deliver new-hire safety orientation, ongoing training, and required recertification programs.
- Partner with HR on workers’ compensation claims and related safety improvements.
- Track and report safety performance, including EMR, TRIR, DART, and near misses, and use findings to strengthen hazard controls and reduce incidents.
- Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and coordinate documentation and responses.
- Administer applicable hazardous materials, waste, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tagout programs.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of company facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Manage vendors and contractors supporting janitorial services, HVAC, security, landscaping, and repairs.
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules and manage facilities budgets and operating costs.
- Evaluate space utilization and opportunities to consolidate or right-size facilities and leases.
- Ensure facilities meet applicable accessibility, fire, building-code, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate renovations, facility moves, and space-planning projects.
- Maintain physical security, access control, and emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Keep customer and third-party vendor-qualification portals accurate and current.
- Complete customer requests for safety information, including questionnaires and requests for training and injury data.
- Maintain training records, injury and insurance information, and safety-equipment testing documentation.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous PTO and 10 company-paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
