Company

Manufacturing

SafetySpecialist

$65–85k ~AI est. Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Safety Specialist. Skills: Safety management, Incident investigation. Maintain presence in production areas. Observe daily operations”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 2+ years experience

Nice to Have

ASP certification, CSP certification

What You'll Do.

Maintain presence in production areas

Observe daily operations

Identify potential hazards

Engage employees on safety

Address unsafe conditions

Promote safety culture

Conduct safety inspections

Identify safety concerns

Identify opportunities for improvement

Document inspection findings

Track corrective actions

Support policy compliance

Assist with safety orientation

Assist with onboarding

Support training delivery

Provide safety coaching

Provide safety guidance

Communicate safety expectations

Communicate best practices

Assist with incident reporting

Assist with injury reporting

Assist with near-miss reporting

Participate in investigations

Participate in root cause analysis

Develop corrective actions

Implement corrective actions

Develop preventive actions

Implement preventive actions

Ensure corrective actions completion

Maintain safety records

Maintain training documentation

Maintain inspection reports

Assist with compliance documentation

Support continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with employees; Work with supervisors

Full Job Description

## 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 pos

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