Senior Safety & Facilities Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, execute, and uphold safety programs, policies, and procedures that comply with OSHA, EPA, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• Create inspection policies and schedules for routine assessments and site safety audits.

• Lead investigations of incidents, pinpoint root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain records for OSHA 300 and 300A.

• Design and conduct safety orientation for new hires, along with ongoing training and necessary recertification programs.

• Collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation claims and associated safety enhancements.

• Monitor and report on safety performance, including EMR, TRIR, DART, and near misses.

• Act as the primary contact during regulatory inspections, coordinating documentation and responses.

• Manage programs related to hazardous materials, waste, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Supervise the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of company facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment.

• Oversee vendors and contractors for janitorial services, HVAC, security, landscaping, and repairs.

• Create preventive maintenance schedules and manage budgets and operational costs for facilities.

• Assess space utilization and identify opportunities to consolidate or optimize facilities and leases.

• Ensure facilities comply with accessibility, fire, building code, and safety standards.

• Coordinate renovations, facility relocations, and space-planning initiatives.

• Maintain physical security, access control, and emergency preparedness and response plans.

• Keep customer and third-party vendor qualification portals accurate and up to date.

• Fulfill customer requests for safety information, questionnaires, training data, and injury data.

• Maintain documentation for training records, injury and insurance information, and safety equipment testing.

• Collaborate closely with operations leaders, field teams, HR, and external service providers.

• Report directly to the Sourcing and Logistics Director.

• Travel to company facilities and field locations as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be accepted.

• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in safety or environmental health and safety.

• Proficient understanding of OSHA, EPA, and relevant multi-state regulatory standards.

• Experience in managing workers’ compensation claims and safety training initiatives.

• Strong skills in incident investigation, auditing, and safety program development.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees, leaders, customers, and service providers.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capability to manage competing priorities across various locations.

• Practical problem-solving approach and ability to use data to inform decision-making.

• Willingness to travel to company facilities and field locations as necessary.

• Preferred: experience in a multi-site, field services, or industrial setting.

• Preferred: experience in facilities or multi-site operations management.

• Preferred: experience supporting a distributed or mobile field workforce.

• Preferred: professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or CFM.

• Preferred: familiarity with EHS management software and safety data platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for training and ongoing professional development.

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 10 company-paid holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).