[Hiring] Safety Specialist @Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Role Description

The Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety programs, with a strong focus on new operations, acquisitions, and specialty manufacturing or industrial environments. This role partners closely with the Director of Health & Safety and relevant stakeholders, to assess risk, establish compliant and practical safety frameworks, and integrate safety expectations into evolving business structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety program development for new company operations and M&A activity, including gap assessments, policy alignment, and implementation of site-specific safety plans.
• Develop and adapt safety elements unique to specialty operations, ensuring programs are compliant and operationally effective.
• Document findings, compile information, create reports as needed, analyze data, and track progress. Maintain files and records as required.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive health and safety project documentation.
• Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep the project team, customers, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
• Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. Help others overcome resistance to change and create solutions to customers' problems.
• Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently.
• Build and maintain healthy, long-term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, health, safety.
• Five years’ experience in a similar safety role, required.
• Creating and maintaining safety management systems.
• Hazard identification and control.
• Extensive knowledge of occupational safety regulations.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, safety management systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Location

Remote-US

Travel

Minimal, as required.