Safety Specialist, Facilities

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians•Highland, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Safety, the Safety Specialist – Facilities helps ensure the safety of the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino property, including team members, guests, and the public. The role focuses on accident prevention, fire protection, health preservation, and compliance with Tribal, Federal, State, and Local safety regulations. It provides tactical safety guidance across departments and partners with leadership to develop, implement, and communicate safety policies and programs. The specialist responds to incidents, conducts inspections and audits, delivers safety training, manages EHS projects and corrective actions, and supports compliance for operational and facility changes. The role works with departments to address hazards, shares safety learnings and best practices property-wide, and moderates quarterly safety committee meetings. The primary work environment is a climate-controlled office, with travel for meetings and events and possible evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least five years of direct related experience in environmental, health, and safety.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and internet research methodology.
Knowledge of safety program management and OSHA regulatory requirements for general industry.
Knowledge of safe work behaviors and safety-data interpretation, with the ability to evaluate risk.
Ability to communicate information clearly through written reports and presentations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects effectively and within time constraints.
Ability to use discretion in sensitive situations and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Ability to handle team member complaints effectively and reach appropriate resolutions.
Ability to influence and work with non-direct reports, peers, and management to gain alignment and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
OSHA 30-hour certificate required, or ability to obtain it within one year.
Current ServSafe certificate required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, as the role requires driving Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, or a closely related field.
OSHA, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional® (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Safe Quality Food (SQF), or equivalent professional designation; preferred or obtainable within one year.
Gaming license may be required at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission.

Responsibilities

Respond to accidents, injuries, and near misses; investigate incidents and analyze compliance, safety-performance, and accident-trend data; develop and implement improvement initiatives.
Conduct job walks and inspect electrical and equipment installations, portable heater use, pool areas and equipment, and chemicals.
Coordinate and facilitate fire and emergency drills; oversee inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other required EHS checks; maintain departmental chemical inventories.
Enforce safety requirements, conduct audits, and identify improvement opportunities to support compliance with OSHA, regulatory agencies, and enterprise guidelines.
Design, develop, and deliver regulatory and on-the-job safety training, including new employee orientation, hazardous communications, defensive driving, emergency action and evacuation plans, and fire extinguisher use.
Develop and implement safety and health risk- and hazard-management methods, designs, procedures, and programs; research and standardize procedures based on findings.
Support project plans for process and equipment changes and improvements, as well as building additions and modifications, to ensure regulatory compliance.
Manage EHS projects and use inspection checklists, apps, and centralized platforms to track inspection results, safety performance data, and corrective action plans property-wide.
Work with responsible departments to resolve Hazardous Condition Reports and other health and safety hazards; respond to safety questions and inquiries; create and distribute safety bulletins, charts, and displays.
Lead sharing of learnings and best practices throughout the property; moderate quarterly safety committee meetings and assist departments with implementing committee recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.