Safety Specialist

Altorfer CAT•Addison, IL

4d•$76,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Specialist supports Altorfer’s safety and environmental programs by partnering with employees, supervisors, and operational leaders to identify and control workplace hazards, prevent injuries and serious incidents, and promote continuous improvement. The position maintains a presence in shops, facilities, and field operations, providing practical safety support through coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance. The role requires travel to Altorfer facilities and customer locations, including frequent travel of approximately 25% and overnight travel. The work environment includes shop, field, and office settings, sometimes for long periods. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, and gloves must be worn as appropriate. Shop and field noise is typically moderate, while office noise is typically low. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work other hours as needed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of OSHA general industry and construction safety requirements, and familiarity with EPA and DOT requirements applicable to industrial and field-service operations.
Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action principles.
Ability to conduct safety training effectively and communicate requirements to employees, technicians, supervisors, and managers.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence safe behaviors and build productive relationships with operational teams.
Strong written, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently prioritize work across multiple locations and operational environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety-management and reporting systems.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record: no more than two minor violations in the past three years and no major violations in the past five years. A motor vehicle report will be performed on the final candidate.
Ability to travel frequently, approximately 25%, including overnight travel, and to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Relevant safety experience and professional training may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leaders and employees to support safety and environmental goals and strengthen employee ownership of safety.
Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments at facilities, shops, yards, field locations, and customer jobsites; identify hazards and help operations implement corrective actions.
Support investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and potential serious injury or fatality events, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
Develop and deliver safety training, coaching, and employee communications on regulatory requirements, company programs, and safe work practices.
Support occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, including respiratory protection, fit testing, hearing conservation, exposure assessments, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
Support environmental programs covering spill prevention and response, stormwater/SWPPP requirements, hazardous and universal waste management, inspections, training, and recordkeeping.
Assist with compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state safety and environmental requirements.
Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and program reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety processes and systems.
Travel to Altorfer facilities and customer locations as necessary to provide safety support.
Perform other duties as assigned.