Safety Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

OBR Cooling Towers • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

The OBR Cooling Towers Safety Specialist oversees and enforces safety measures on active construction projects. The role inspects work areas, materials, equipment, and employee work habits to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company procedures, and makes changes to improve workplace safety. The specialist supports OBR safety policies and provides safety expertise and program support in employee, client, and facility safety, incident and accident investigations, and OSHA and other licensing compliance.

The Safety Specialist demonstrates strong leadership and helps ensure that job sites are planned and executed as safely as possible. The role supports OBR’s risk and safety strategy and works closely with the OBR Safety Manager, company leadership, site superintendents and foremen, project management, and customer EH&S groups. Travel may be required depending on job locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety or management, and/or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a health and safety role.
• Industry-recognized certification such as OSHA 500, CSHO, CHST, or STS-C.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Score of 2 or less in a DISA background screen.
• Ability to pass a pulmonary fit test.
• Ability to climb stairs and structures and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for hours to complete computer-based training.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on state and federal occupational safety regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1020 and 1926, and apply this expertise on job sites.
• Identify and mitigate workplace health and safety hazards.
• Support project teams with safe work processes, including JSAs, THAs, and Safe Work Procedures.
• Enforce OBR safety policies and procedures at job sites.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.
• Monitor and investigate near-miss incidents.
• Conduct internal and customer-site safety audits and inspections, and participate in incident investigations.
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager and leadership to analyze trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and organize on-site safety meetings and ensure personnel compliance.
• Provide safety expertise to employees, subcontractors, and clients throughout projects.
• Serve as the primary contact for risk and safety program administration.
• Assist in executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy.
• Pursue ongoing professional safety training and education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.
• Company-paid life insurance, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
• Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accidental injury insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree