Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist – Environmental Health & SafetyLocations:West Branch, IA (101 Council St) – must be local or willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be availableKansas City, KS (500 Osage Ave)Colonial Heights, VA (1962 Ruffin Mill Rd)Position Type: Full-TimeTravel: Up to 50% requiredPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Safety Specialist responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing safety exposures to minimize personal injuries, accidents, property damage, and regulatory penalties. This role serves as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company policies. The position requires frequent travel and proactive leadership in promoting a safe work environment.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Safety Specialist will:Serve as the primary contact for all Safety & Health issuesEnsure compliance with all relevant Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and internal policiesDevelop, maintain, and implement company safety policies and proceduresDesign and conduct Safety & Health training programs for employees and managementConduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and promote continuous improvementMaintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirementsMonitor and stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and emerging safety technologiesDrive timely corrective actions for near-miss incidents, injury investigations, hazard identification, and compliance auditsSupport leadership and employees in understanding safety concepts to prevent workplace injuries and non-complianceCoordinate occupational health monitoring programs, including respiratory, noise, and chemical exposure monitoringManage workers' compensation, liability, auto liability, and property claimsCoordinate annual service programs and audits with property and insurance carriersInterpret and act upon loss control survey reports and insurance recommendationsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Safety with 3–5 years of Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience, or Associates/Technical degree with 5–8 years experienceExtensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws and regulations at the Local, State, and Federal levelsWorking knowledge of workers' compensation, transportation regulations, fire protection codes, and industrial hygiene fundamentalsStrong communication skills to work with all levels of employees and managementAbility to evaluate, analyze, and mitigate loss-producing conditions and develop proactive safety programsTeam-oriented problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk managementProficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Honest, professional, and trustworthy with strong relationship-building skillsValid driver's license with a clean driving recordAbility to travel to different locations across the U.S. as requiredSuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug test (excluding THC /