Sr Safety Specialist

Apex Companies•Wichita, KS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Role Overview: This role is to provide overarching occupational health and safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Senior Level Safety Specialist (CSP preferred) contractor to their Wichita, Kansas facility. This role will be a full-time, onsite position. The client has requested 5 days a week/8-hour days, with some days covering shift roll over (9am – 5pm). The current role is slated for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance, project needs and budget alignment. The incumbent will execute a majority occupational safety projects from start to finish. This role will routinely involve a BLEND of (1) workplace / shop floor safety and risk assessment tasks, (2) employee safety program effectiveness evaluations and continuous improvement support. The incumbent in this safety role will also provide project management functions as needed. Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget and timeframe. As a disclaimer, this role is subject to termination at any time due to potential client finical and or budgetary restrictions. In turn, the role is also subject to extension.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required – preferably, in a science or engineering field.
Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience required, working in the occupational safety field, a plus if the incumbent has industrial hygiene and ergonomic experience as well.
Possess knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene technical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety and industrial hygiene fields.
Possess knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene technical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety and industrial hygiene fields.
Just a few topics where technical knowledge is required:
EMPLOYEE SAFETY:
Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys; Job Safety Analysis
Employee Accident Investigations and Aggregate Injury Data Analysis
Machine Guarding
Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention; Falls from Elevation
Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety
Confined Space Entry
Personal Protective Equipment
Powered Industrial Truck Safety
Contractor Safety
Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding
GENERAL SKILLS
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required. This position entails routine ongoing work with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to be ‘satisfied’ with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics.
Relies on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan and accomplish goals.
Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices
Experience with data management and report preparation.
Valid driver's license required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Examples of desirable (but not required) professional credentials: Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP); Certified Safety Professional (CSP);
Experience in manufacturing-&-assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus. Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus.

Responsibilities

Lead occupational safety consulting projects, conducting exposure assessments and risk evaluations to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
Oversee project planning, execution, and quality assurance in collaboration with Apex client managers.
Serve as primary safety advisor to clients, driving implementation of service plans and tracking performance metrics.
Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, hazard control strategies, and risk reduction initiatives.
Develop and deliver safety program audits, training, and corrective action plans aligned with client EHS goals.
Evaluate workplace controls and recommend engineering, administrative, or PPE-based improvements.
Interpret OSHA, WISHA, and other regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.
Mentor junior staff and provide technical review of reports, safety plans, and field observations.
Support business development by identifying new EHS opportunities and emerging client needs.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Apex safety methodologies and client service delivery processes