Sr. Safety Specialist

Mission Critical Group•Nampa, ID

11d

About The Position

The Sr. Safety Specialist implements and manages safety policies and procedures and works with a team to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs across the organization. The role supports day-to-day safety and risk management, promotes continuous improvement, and helps maintain a safe working environment. It also includes emergency response and first aid responsibilities, including maintaining response supplies and equipment and documenting incidents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job duties.
Three to five years of experience as a safety professional preferred.
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
Experience with disciplines, approaches, and methodologies associated with industrial safety regulations, programs, and procedures.
Knowledge of effective adult training methods for educating experienced and new workers on routine, complex, and emerging occupational health and safety issues.
Understanding of techniques and strategies for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive solutions.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including air permitting and OSHA General Industry and Construction standards.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to format and produce correspondence and documents using current word-processing applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work as a flexible, team-oriented member supporting safety and risk management functions.
Respect for others and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to access all work areas, including climbing narrow, steep stairs; wearing fall protection to access heights; and entering confined spaces such as containers and voids.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work with Safety Managers to develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Drive continuous safety improvement using best management practices and leading and trailing indicators.
Facilitate workers’ compensation claims, including claim entry, investigation support, communications, and document processing.
Facilitate new employee onboarding and classroom and hands-on training; may lead weekly all-hands safety meetings.
Understand local air permitting requirements and monitor, record, and maintain supporting documentation.
Assist with OSHA-required reports and company KPI tracking and reporting.
Conduct weekly walk-arounds and observations, and assist with safety audits and inspections.
Assist in investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses and recommend corrective actions.
Document conversations, witness statements, medical reports, and investigation results, and consistently file documents in the company electronic system.
Manage incident and safety training records in company LMS and SMS systems.
Provide first aid and emergency medical response in accordance with certified training until professional medical services arrive.
Maintain first aid supplies and equipment, including AEDs, to ensure readiness and compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Conduct or coordinate first aid and CPR training as needed.
Accurately document and report first aid incidents in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Analyze regulatory compliance data and make appropriate recommendations.
Respond to emergencies and assist the Safety Manager/Officer under the incident command system.
Maintain, enter, and retrieve data for training records, metrics, and injury and illness records.
Promote safety, comply with safety and health policies and procedures, and support safety improvements.