Safety Specialist

Elite Contracting Group • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

Elite Contracting Group is seeking a Safety Specialist to join our established safety team; this position will promote a safety focused culture by ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety policies.
Benefits and Perks
Elite employees receive above-average pay and access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. At Elite, we pride ourselves in recognizing each employee is a vital asset to our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. In our 25-plus years, we have never laid-off employees due to lack of work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; must have completed OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and OSHA 500 training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting training
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required, including some night shift hours
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record
• Must be willing to travel out of town as needed
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crawl
• Must be able to drive for extended periods of time
• Must be able to see color
• Must be able to work in various conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat and cold

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience working with or inspecting electrical work

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements and updates
• Facilitates employee training on applicable safety standards
• Recommends risk reduction strategies
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacement
• Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies
• Investigates accidents to identify causes and/or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees