Safety Specialist

Charah Solutions•Moundsville, WV

18d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist enforces health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures in the workplace. The role promotes a safe workplace, verifies compliance with health and safety requirements, and helps prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances and risks related to flammable or explosive materials, electrical hazards, noise, radiation, and manual handling. The specialist investigates accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases, reports findings, inspects worksites and equipment, and provides weekly reports on activities and observations. Working with the Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist conducts or coordinates worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and safety-equipment use. The role also communicates safety policies to customers and serves as a safety resource for site managers across multiple projects or jobs. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work in both internal and external environments.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of work experience in safety and/or compliance functions.
OSHA 510 certification.
Familiarity with OSHA 1926 standards and requirements.
Working knowledge of heavy equipment and excavation safety.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for effective local, state, or national security operations to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Honesty, dependability, reliability, and responsibility, including the ability to fulfill obligations.
Ability to use electronic equipment such as a computer, cell phone, and handheld radio to communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend, and walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
Ability to hear and see naturally or with correction.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure, within time constraints, and in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a safety-related program.
Prior experience in ash management, waste, civil-type construction, or a related environment.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe workplace without risk to health.
Ensure the workplace satisfies health and safety requirements.
Proactively prevent or adequately control exposure to hazardous substances and risks from flammable or explosive materials, electricity, noise, radiation, and manual handling.
Investigate accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Report or review findings from accident investigations and facility inspections.
Provide weekly reports on activities and observations.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Work with the Safety Manager to conduct or coordinate worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
Communicate safety policies to customers.
Act as a safety resource contact for site managers on multiple projects or jobs.
Perform other duties as assigned.