Safety Specialist

Liberty Tire Recycling • Baytown, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Specialist plays a critical role in supporting site leadership and team members by ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. This hands-on position involves developing and implementing health and safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be actively engaged in daily operations and comfortable with physical tasks such as climbing, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in safety or manufacturing environments
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Customer-focused with sound decision-making abilities
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Technical proficiency and learning agility
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl regularly
• Comfortable lifting/moving up to 30 lbs regularly, 40 lbs frequently, and 100 lbs occasionally (maximum unassisted lift: 50 lbs)
• Visual acuity including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Willingness to work near moving mechanical parts and in moderate to loud noise levels
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, and cold
• Must wear PPE as designated by work area

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the site team
• Provide technical safety and health support to site leadership
• Develop and maintain written safety procedures and policies
• Identify training needs and coordinate safety training programs
• Support documentation including JSAs, SOPs, KPIs, and strategic planning
• Maintain OSHA 300 Log and ensure accurate reporting
• Participate in product/process assessments to reduce risk
• Collaborate with corporate safety staff to implement initiatives
• Lead and participate in site safety committee activities
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Investigate incidents and support corrective actions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level