Health and Safety Assistant

Health & Safety Documentation Specialist

Location: Andover, MA Pay Rate: $38.00/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a passion for creating clear, effective safety programs and documentation? We are seeking a Health & Safety Documentation Specialist to support critical safety initiatives within a manufacturing and facility operations environment.

In this role, you will partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, and Operations teams to develop, review, and implement comprehensive machine safety and health & safety documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys collaborating across teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building programs that promote a safe and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Program Development

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical health and safety programs, including:
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Utility Operations
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Fall Protection
  • Spill Prevention and Response
• Support the development of safety programs for new construction, facility startup, and operational environments.

Documentation Management

• Review existing machine safety and health & safety documentation to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including:
  • Risk Assessments
  • Safety Procedures
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Training Materials
  • Compliance Documentation
• Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and easy to understand.
• Organize and manage safety records to ensure readiness for audits, inspections, and training requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure documentation aligns with OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site assessments to identify workplace hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance initiatives related to confined spaces, hazardous materials, fire safety, fall protection, and machine safety.
• Review and validate documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with EHS, Engineering, Operations, and other subject matter experts to gather technical information and develop effective safety documentation.
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on workplace safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing health and safety programs in manufacturing, construction, facility startup, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • OSHA regulations
  • NFPA standards
  • Machine safety principles
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Hazard identification and mitigation
• Experience creating and managing SOPs, policies, and technical documentation.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into user-friendly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and document review skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting machine safety initiatives within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Background in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Construction Safety.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with facility startup or greenfield project environments.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay at $38.00/hour
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on workplace safety and compliance
• Collaborative environment working alongside Engineering and EHS professionals
• Meaningful project work supporting operational excellence and employee safety

If you are passionate about safety, compliance, and developing programs that protect people and operations, we'd love to hear from you!