Company:
Cleanpart USA, Inc.
Job Description:
Cleanpart USA is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Specialist to lead and support workplace safety initiatives that foster an injury-free culture. This role is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving safety programs that protect employees, customers, contractors, and company assets.
The Safety Specialist will serve as a key resource in regulatory compliance, occupational safety, process safety management, incident investigation, risk assessment, and employee training. The ideal candidate is a collaborative safety professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating and sustaining a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Programs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts and compliance requirements to leadership.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and improve safety policies, procedures, and programs.
- Support and monitor the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Prevention
- Conduct hazard assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate workplace risks.
- Perform routine safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all applicable job tasks.
- Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve workplace safety.
Training & Employee Engagement
- Deliver safety training programs covering topics such as:
- OSHA compliance
- Emergency response
- Hazard communication
- PPE requirements
- Safe work practices
- Environmental stewardship
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Investigate incidents, accidents, injuries, and near misses.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure timely reporting and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate OSHA logs and safety records.
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness training.
- Support site readiness for emergency situations.
Safety Systems & Documentation
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety signage, and safety documentation.
- Monitor safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.
- Ensure proper availability, maintenance, and usage of safety-related equipment.
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Collect, analyze, and report leading and lagging safety indicators.
- Prepare safety performance reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
- Identify trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
- Champion best practices and innovative safety solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, and other departments to integrate safety into business processes.
- Support contractor and vendor safety management, including audits and compliance reviews.
- Assist with safety budget planning and resource allocation for EHS initiatives.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an industrial safety, EHS, or related role.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
- Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management software.
Preferred
- OSHA 30-Hour certification.
- CHST, CSP, HAZWOPER (40-Hour), or other relevant safety certifications.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP/STAR), and Safety Management Systems.
- Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
- Knowledge of Arizona state and Phoenix local safety regulations.
- Experience using DNV or similar EHS software platforms.
The salary range for this position is $95,300 - $119,100.00. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.