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Title: Safety Specialist
Location: San Marcos, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 4-month contract
Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 6:00 PM – 4:30 AM (Donut Night Shift)
Training Shift: Day shift, transitioning to the regular night schedule after training
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation
Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
Conduct daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments to identify hazards and prevent workplace injuries.
Deliver engaging safety training that promotes a proactive safety culture.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership
Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate well-being.
Build strong partnerships with frontline associates, managers, and leadership to promote safe work practices.
Foster a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
Use safety data to identify trends, influence behavioral changes, and improve engagement in safety initiatives.
Identify and communicate compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits.
Facilitate incident and accident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate documentation to ensure compliance with client policies and regulatory requirements.
Enter safety and compliance information into internal databases promptly.
Conduct workplace observations and safety inspections to identify potential hazards.
Train and assist Area Managers and team members with safety responsibilities, audits, and compliance procedures.
Deliver job-specific safety training as assigned by management.
Support fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other environmental health and safety activities.
Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Minimum of one year of experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) role or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR 1910.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel-related matters.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field.
Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, judgment, and customer service skills.
Experience leading or managing teams.
Ability to analyze accident data, evaluate new processes and equipment, and perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Experience in emergency response and possession of relevant certifications.
Experience managing Workers' Compensation cases.
Passion for workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Experience in healthcare or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.