Senior Safety Specialist

Location: Northern Virginia (On-site & Field Travel) Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Training & Operational Processes Reports To: Training Manager Salary: $75,000 to $78,000 About the Role Are you a proactive safety professional with a passion for servant leadership, field engagement, and continuous improvement? Our Client is looking for a Senior Safety Specialist to join their Training & Operational Processes team in Northern Virginia. In this role, you won't just enforce compliance—you will empower operational teams, author high-impact safety programs, deliver engaging multimedia training, and partner with leaders in the field to build a world‑class culture of safety across the organization. Key Responsibilities Safety Program Development & Training (35%) Content Creation: Author and update Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs), safe work procedures, safety bulletins, and engaging multimedia learning resources. Instruction & Facilitation: Lead dynamic classroom training, toolbox talks, monthly refreshers, e-learning courses, and practical field exercises. Training Administration: Oversee training schedules, track employee completion and competency, and maintain audit-ready records. Worksite Engagement: Conduct field observations to ensure critical safety controls are actively understood and practiced in production environments. Pre-Job Planning: Partner with operational teams to review work scopes, evaluate hazards, and implement controls before work begins. Continuous Improvement: Monitor key safety performance metrics (KPIs), identify operational trends, and present actionable recommendations to leadership. Hazard Analysis & Regulatory Compliance (30%) Hazard Identification: Facilitate risk assessments for both routine and non‑routine operations alongside technicians and supervisors. Compliance Management: Maintain task checklists, policy documentation, and compliance materials. Audits & Inspections: Support internal/external safety audits, document findings, and drive corrective action follow-through. What You Bring to the Team Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field (or equivalent combination of trade school, professional certification, or 3+ years of relevant safety experience). Proven track record of developing and delivering adult safety training programs. Technical & Safety Competencies: Solid knowledge of EHS fundamentals, hazard identification, risk control, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in creating JHAs/JSAs, safe work procedures, and audit-ready documentation. Familiarity with productivity and creation tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Canva (or similar design platforms). Skills & Attributes: Servant leadership mindset with high integrity, reliability, and curiosity. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear instructions. A valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to operational and customer sites as required. Why Join Our Client? Our Client values team members who bring a positive, collaborative spirit to work every day. You will have the autonomy to own key safety initiatives, directly impact operational excellence, and join a high‑performing team committed to professional growth and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ngpartners