Safety Specialist, Facilities

San Manuel Casinos•Highland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Safety, the Safety Specialist ensures the safety of the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino property, including team members, guests, and the public. The role helps prevent accidents, promote fire protection, and preserve health across operations. It provides tactical safety guidance to departments and influences compliance without direct authority, ensuring adherence to Tribal, Federal, State, and Local safety regulations for team members, vendors, and contractors. The Safety Specialist partners with leadership to develop, implement, and communicate safety policies and programs throughout the property. The position responds to and investigates accidents, injuries, and near misses; conducts safety inspections and audits; coordinates drills and required EHS checks; and develops and delivers regulatory and on-the-job safety training. It develops risk and hazard management methods, supports compliance reviews for projects and facility changes, and manages EHS initiatives using inspection tools and centralized platforms to track results, performance data, and corrective actions. The role also addresses reported hazards and safety inquiries, communicates safety information, shares best practices, and facilitates property-wide safety committee meetings. The primary work environment is a climate-controlled office, with travel to meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. The position involves sedentary work as well as walking, standing, and other physical activities, and may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, including secondhand smoke.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 present information clearly through written reports and presentations.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and within time constraints.
Ability to use discretion in sensitive situations and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to handle team member complaints effectively and reach appropriate resolutions.
Ability to influence and collaborate 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, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
OSHA 30-hour certificate, or ability to obtain it within one year.
Current ServSafe certificate, which must be obtained and maintained.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, as the role requires operation of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and performing the listed physical activities.

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, with the ability to obtain a relevant designation within one year.
A 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 trends; develop and implement improvement initiatives.
Conduct job walks to 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 opportunities to improve compliance with OSHA, regulatory agencies, and enterprise guidelines.
Design, develop, and facilitate regulatory training for operating team members, including new employee safety 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 to improve efficiency.
Support project plans for process and equipment changes and improvements, and 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 that pose an immediate threat to people, equipment, or buildings.
Respond to health and safety questions, concerns, and inquiries; create and distribute safety bulletins, charts, and displays related to accident prevention, emergency reporting, first aid, and injuries.
Lead the sharing of learnings and best practices across the property; moderate quarterly safety committee meetings involving enterprises and departments; assist departments with implementing committee recommendations when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.