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Safety Specialist

Richmond, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Occupational Safety
  • EHS
  • Risk Management
  • manufacturing
  • fabrication
  • hazard recognition
  • incident investigation
  • safety compliance
  • safety culture
  • safety inspections

Nice to have

  • ASP
  • CSP

Role summary

Seeking a Safety Specialist in Richmond, VA for a direct-hire role starting at $70,000. This hands-on position focuses on implementing and executing workplace safety programs in a manufacturing and fabrication environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a presence on the production floor, hazard recognition, employee engagement, safety compliance, conducting inspections, assisting with incident investigations, and supporting safety training and documentation. The ideal candidate will promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe, efficient workplace practices. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience are preferred, along with knowledge of safety principles and professional certifications like ASP or CSP.

Safety Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: Starting at $70,000 (higher based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to support the implementation and daily execution of workplace safety programs within a manufacturing and fabrication environment. This hands-on role focuses on hazard recognition, employee engagement, safety compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout operations.

The ideal candidate will maintain a visible presence on the production floor, work closely with employees and supervisors, and help ensure safe and efficient workplace practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Shop Floor Safety & Employee Engagement
  • Maintain a consistent presence throughout the production and fabrication areas.
  • Observe daily operations and identify potential hazards in real time.
  • Engage employees to reinforce safe work practices and address unsafe conditions.
  • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture.
    • Inspections & Hazard Identification
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and observations.
  • Identify safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.
  • Document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
  • Support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
    • Training & Communication
  • Assist with safety orientation and onboarding for new employees.
  • Support the delivery of toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
  • Provide practical safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
  • Help communicate safety expectations and best practices across the workforce.
    • Incident Investigation & Reporting
  • Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss reporting.
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Help develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.
    • Program Administration
  • Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and related files.
  • Assist with regulatory and internal compliance documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for safety programs and processes.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • 2+ years of experience in a safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and incident investigation practices.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or related credentials are preferred.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive salary with growth potential
  • Direct-hire opportunity
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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