Site Safety Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

A Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring workplace safety by implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, training employees, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This role supports both commercial workplace and automotive manufacturing environments. The technician will develop, implement, and maintain environmental and safety policies and procedures, conduct regular audits, provide training, manage hazardous materials, investigate incidents, and coordinate with management to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. They will also stay current with legislation, prepare reports, and support EH&S record keeping.

Requirements

• Candidates are required to have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle.
• Facility Engineering/Maintenance EHS experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws and regulations
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and enforce safety standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for employee training and coaching
• Proficient in incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques
• Proficient with EHS-related software and reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental and safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular environmental and safety audits to assess compliance and identify potential hazards
• Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental policies, safety practices, and regulatory compliance
• Manage hazardous materials and waste programs, including storage, disposal, and documentation
• Investigate workplace accidents or environmental incidents and implement corrective measures
• Coordinate with management and cross-functional departments to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship
• Stay current with environmental and safety legislation and advise the company on necessary actions
• Prepare, maintain, and submit safety and environmental reports to relevant authorities
• Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records
• Maintain and update as needed SOP’s, WIS’s, JP’s for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day to day training
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected
• Create custom training content based on CWS and Client program requirements
• Perform Weekly Toolbox Training
• Review all JSA’s submitted in a timely manner, and provide coaching to Business Partners and employees, as needed
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life, and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed