Safety Specialist

Groome Industrial Service Group•Oologah, OK

About The Position

Groome Industrial Service Group is seeking an EHS Specialist to support and strengthen workplace safety across its industrial service operations. The position requires a motivated, creative, compassionate, knowledgeable, and respectful professional who can frequently work without direct supervision. The specialist collaborates with company management, operations staff, administrative personnel, customers, government representatives, and contractors, and mentors workers in the field through cooperation and guidance. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Oologah, Oklahoma. The role requires the ability to work remotely and travel across the United States and internationally as needed. The specialist may need to respond to operational issues outside normal business hours. The position pays $35 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
At least 3 years of direct, full-time EHS experience in the construction industry; experience in specialty trades and electrical power generation is preferred.
Ability to work remotely and willingness to travel across the United States and internationally as required.
Current TWIC, driver's license, and passport, or ability to obtain a TWIC and passport within the first 3 months of employment.
Practical experience with adult-learning teaching practices.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to address complex matters effectively.
Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
Competence in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to changing technology.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to wear a full-face APR respirator.
Ability to drive a company vehicle.
Ability to operate mobile equipment, such as MAWP or a forklift, or obtain the required certifications within the first 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Professional EHS certifications, such as OSHA 510.
Experience with heavy equipment operations.
English/Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Develop and reinforce the company's workplace safety culture.
Build relationships that encourage cooperative safety efforts.
Conduct safety meetings.
Frequently inspect job sites to audit and mentor workers on compliance with the EHS program.
Prepare new hires to enter the workplace.
Conduct or coordinate EHS training and maintain training records.
Ensure compliance with applicable government, customer, and company regulations.
Evaluate the EHS program and its effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Perform root cause analyses of incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Stay current on EHS trends, OSHA standards, ATF regulations, and other applicable regulatory changes through continuing education and peer networking.
Draft project-specific JHAs and HASPs.
Assist Risk Management with information gathering and other tasks.
Assist the Compliance department with administration of Third-Party Administrators for Contractor Compliance.
Leverage new technology when possible.
Perform other EHS-related duties as necessary.