Health and Safety Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +5 more locations.

📋 Description

• Assist in the operations of Gateway Services throughout the Central region.

• Establish reliable working relationships with Managing Directors, Regional Managers, Care Center Managers, and Team Members.

• Grasp operational priorities and safety challenges, offering practical guidance and help in resolving routine health and safety matters.

• Perform workplace inspections, audits, job-hazard assessments, and exposure evaluations.

• Detect unsafe conditions, work practices, and behaviors; suggest controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and preventive measures; and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Address workplace incidents and vehicle accidents, collect facts and evidence, assist in investigations, identify contributing factors, and propose preventive measures.

• Work with Operations, Fleet, HR, and other Gateway partners on cross-functional incidents.

• Provide on-site information and local support following workplace injuries.

• Aid in the implementation of approved return-to-work plans and identify obstacles to safe, sustainable returns.

• Enforce safety policies, tools, campaigns, and training programs.

• Facilitate safety discussions and committees, promote safe practices in Care Centers, and assist managers in addressing driving safety and incident prevention for CSR.

• Maintain safety information for the region and analyze trends in incidents, hazards, and assessments to identify recurring risks and suggest improvements.

• Travel to Gateway Care Centers and other operational sites, balancing time between computer-based tasks and field visits.

• Occasionally respond outside of regular working hours in the event of serious incidents or urgent field issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of four years of relevant safety experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or another multi-site operational setting.

• Proficient in conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and job-hazard analyses.

• Familiarity with applicable health and safety requirements and accurate record-keeping practices.

• Ability to evaluate hazards and recommend practical safety controls.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate safety requirements to operational leaders and frontline Team Members.

• Good judgment, a calm demeanor in urgent situations, and reliable follow-through.

• Comfortable working independently across a geographically dispersed area.

• Experience in fleet safety, exposure to safety or environmental management systems, and possession of a relevant occupational health and safety certification or designation are advantageous but not mandatory.

• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 50% of the time.

• New hires must successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Company-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance.

• Options for Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program and Gateway CarePath available.

• Pet Insurance options.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee Discount Marketplace.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.