Safety Specialist

Janicki Industries•Bellingham, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the organization's safety programs by ensuring compliance with regulations, company policies, and industry best practices. This role partners with supervisors and employees to identify hazards, reduce risk, investigate incidents, and promote Janicki’s safety culture.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required
2+ years’ experience in workplace safety and compliance
Valid driver’s license
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language
Possesses strong analytical abilities and is able to manage data effectively
Has strong decision-making skills
Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
Possesses comprehensive PC skills, including MS Office (Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint).
Able to learn and use new systems.
Ability to work off/split shifts as required
Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

Nice To Haves

College degree or 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
5+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or construction safety.
Experience with ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
Deliver employee safety training.
Administer regulatory programs including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Respiratory Protection.
Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
Monitor contractor safety performance.
Track corrective actions until completion.
Maintain OSHA logs and required safety records.
Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
Promote employee engagement through safety committees, take 5’s and observations.
Other duties as assigned