Safety Professional - #2944

Wade Trim•Taylor, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Safety Professional to support our Safety Director in our Taylor office. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field, along with a minimum of seven years of relevant safety experience. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have strong knowledge of safety regulations to support safety programs, conduct audits and training, and provide guidance on compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in safety which includes field experience, preferably in construction, engineering, power utilities, heavy industrial environments, and/or natural gas pipeline operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to and train diverse audiences.
Excellent driving record.
Ability to work safely and efficiently in diverse outdoor environments, including construction sites and remote field locations.
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and walking long distances—up to one mile—across varying terrain.
Comfortable climbing ladders, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing respirators, protected-toe boots, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as working in both hot and cold weather conditions as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience leading safety initiatives in multi-site organizations.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or the ability to obtain one of these within one year of starting.
Safety training qualifications such as OSHA Outreach Trainer and/or First Aid/CPR.
Experience with safety management systems (SMS) and incident reporting platforms.
Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, PHMSA, FRA, etc.).
Familiarity with drug and alcohol testing programs and procedures including DOT/PHMSA roles.
Familiarity with safety pre-qualification platforms such as ISNetworld, Avetta, VeroDMS, Contractor Compliance, etc.
Familiarity with Fleet Safety (non-FMCSA) including reviewing driver license records.
Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting related to safety metrics.
Ability to perform ergonomic assessments.

Responsibilities

Help develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs for all of Wade Trim’s service areas which include but are not limited to: surveying, electrical utility engineering and inspection, civil engineering and inspection, landscape architecture design and inspection, field construction inspections, and pipeline design and inspection.
Participate in conducting regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to support a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in safety.
Assist in advising management and staff on regulatory compliance, best practices, and hazard mitigation strategies.
Support the delivery of safety and health training to employees on-line and in-person at various office and field locations.
Aid in preparing and maintaining detailed safety plans, documentation, newsletters, reports, records, and other safety communications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help ensure alignment with company safety goals, industry standards, and client-specific safety requirements and expectations.
Work with clients to discuss and report our actions to mitigate safety risks on our projects.
Travel to company offices and job sites (30-50% of the time) to provide hands-on safety support and guidance as needed including office safety reviews.
Demonstrate ability to work independently, manage tasks with minimal supervision, and take initiative in addressing safety concerns.
Report directly to the Safety Director.
Maintain a safe working environment.