Safety Specialist

Altorfer•Addison, IL

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Specialist supports Altorfer’s safety and environmental programs by partnering with employees, supervisors, and operational leaders to identify and control workplace hazards, prevent injuries and serious incidents, and promote continuous improvement. The position maintains a strong presence in shops, facilities, and field operations and serves as a practical safety resource through coaching, training, inspections, investigations, and compliance support. The role requires frequent travel to Altorfer facilities and customer locations, including approximately 25% travel and overnight travel. Work takes place in shop, field, and office environments, sometimes for long periods. The employee must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety boots, and gloves, and be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Shop and field noise is typically moderate; office noise is typically low. Altorfer is a third-generation, family-owned company established in 1957, with over 35 locations and 1,300 employees. The company describes its culture as collaborative and family-valued and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and an experienced team.

Requirements

Working knowledge of OSHA general industry and construction safety requirements and familiarity with EPA and DOT requirements applicable to industrial and field-service operations.
Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action principles.
Ability to conduct safety training and communicate requirements effectively to employees, technicians, supervisors, and managers.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence safe behaviors and build productive relationships with operational teams.
Strong written, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently prioritize work across multiple locations and operational environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety-management and reporting systems.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record: no more than two minor violations within the past three years and no major violations within the past five years. A Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on the final candidate.
Frequent travel, approximately 25%, and overnight travel are required.
Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
Relevant safety experience and professional training may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leaders and employees to support Altorfer safety and environmental goals and strengthen employee ownership of safety.
Conduct facility, shop, yard, field, and customer-jobsite safety inspections and risk assessments; identify hazards and assist operations with corrective actions.
Support investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and potential serious injury or fatality events, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
Develop and deliver safety training, coaching, and employee communications on regulatory requirements, company programs, and safe work practices.
Support occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, including respiratory protection, fit testing, hearing conservation, exposure assessments, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
Support environmental programs involving spill prevention and response, stormwater/SWPPP requirements, hazardous and universal waste management, inspections, training, and recordkeeping.
Assist with compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state safety and environmental requirements.
Participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and program reviews, and support continuous improvement of safety processes and systems.
Travel to Altorfer facilities and customer locations as necessary to provide safety support.
Perform other duties as assigned.