Safety Specialist

The Bergaila Companies•Lake Charles, LA

11d•$30 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview We put the unity in "opport unity. " Opportunity Snapshot: Compensation: $30.00-37.00/hour Location: Lake Charles, LA Assignment Duration: 9 months+ Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, hybrid, 40 hours + Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental with 401K Responsibilities Conduct formal gap analyses against RC14001 and applicable OSHA regulations Review, evaluate, and revise safety procedures to ensure regulatory alignment Assess field execution against documented programs and identify inconsistencies Develop corrective action plans and track closure to completion Support internal audits and RC14001 management system reviews Analyze incident trends and audit findings to identify systemic issues Prepare detailed written reports outlining findings and recommendations Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely procedural revisions Collaborate with site leadership to implement sustainable compliance improvements Maintain organized documentation and compliance records Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred Minimum 5 to 7 years of industrial safety, compliance, or management system experience Experience in petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, refining, or heavy industrial environments preferred Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910 Demonstrated understanding of Responsible Care® 14001 management systems Ability to interpret regulatory language and translate it into executable procedures Experience conducting structured compliance audits and gap assessments Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. High attention to detail and documentation accuracy Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and compliance tracking systems Demonstrated experience with RC14001 implementation or audit support Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree Certifications: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification, or similar credential preferred RC14001 auditor training or management system certification preferred High School diploma or GED required The Bergaila Way: The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice. Client Overview: Our Client is a global industry leader in the creation of indispensable chemistry that benefits billions of people worldwide. Among other products, our client creates safe and durable packaging for foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technical polymers that benefit multiple industries.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 to 7 years of industrial safety, compliance, or management system experience
Experience in petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, refining, or heavy industrial environments preferred
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910
Demonstrated understanding of Responsible Care® 14001 management systems
Ability to interpret regulatory language and translate it into executable procedures
Experience conducting structured compliance audits and gap assessments
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and compliance tracking systems
Demonstrated experience with RC14001 implementation or audit support
Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree
High School diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification, or similar credential preferred
RC14001 auditor training or management system certification preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct formal gap analyses against RC14001 and applicable OSHA regulations
Review, evaluate, and revise safety procedures to ensure regulatory alignment
Assess field execution against documented programs and identify inconsistencies
Develop corrective action plans and track closure to completion
Support internal audits and RC14001 management system reviews
Analyze incident trends and audit findings to identify systemic issues
Prepare detailed written reports outlining findings and recommendations
Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely procedural revisions
Collaborate with site leadership to implement sustainable compliance improvements
Maintain organized documentation and compliance records