Field Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Specialist | US East Location

Remote / Central Region

Full-Time

Health & Safety Lead

Travel

Take Safety Beyond Compliance

At Gateway Services, Health & Safety isn't a function that operates from the sidelines. Our H&S team works directly with Operations to understand what's happening in our Care Centers, identify risks, solve problems and help our teams go home safely every day.

We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to support Gateway's operations across the Central region.

This is a field-facing opportunity for an H&S professional who enjoys being where the work happens. You'll partner directly with operational leaders, conduct workplace assessments and inspections, support incident investigations, help identify practical preventive actions and ensure commitments don't disappear after the investigation or audit is finished.

You'll have the opportunity to influence safety across a geographically diverse operational business while being part of a broader H&S team that provides the technical programs, resources and support you need to succeed.

Get into the operation. Be a partner, not just the safety police. We want Operations leaders to involve H&S because the advice they receive is practical, responsive and useful.

Make safety easier to understand and execute. It's to help our leaders understand what good looks like and translate requirements into practical action.

Partner directly with Operations. Build trusted working relationships with Managing Directors, Regional Managers, Care Center Managers and Team Members. Understand operational priorities and safety challenges, provide practical advice and help resolve routine H&S matters efficiently.

Identify and prevent risk. Work with Operations, Fleet, HR and other Gateway partners when incidents cross functional boundaries.

Provide timely field information and local support following workplace injuries. Work with Operations and Gateway's broader HR and H&S teams to help implement approved return-to-work plans and identify barriers to a safe and sustainable return.

Bring safety programs to life. Help implement Gateway's approved safety policies, tools, campaigns and learning programs. Support safety discussions and committees, reinforce safe Care Center practices and help managers address CSR driving safety and incident prevention.

Use data to make us better. Maintain accurate regional safety information and use incident, hazard and assessment trends - together with field feedback - to identify recurring risks and recommend practical improvements.

Operations leaders see H&S as a valuable and responsive partner.

Risks are identified and addressed before they become incidents.

Managers become increasingly capable of leading safe operations.

Safety requirements are translated into practices Team Members understand and use.

We're looking for someone with a strong safety foundation who also knows how to work effectively with people. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering or a related field.

At least four years of relevant safety experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution or another multi-site operational environment.

Experience with workplace inspections, incident investigations and job-hazard analysis.

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain safety requirements to operational leaders and frontline Team Members.

Sound judgment, calm response to urgent situations and dependable follow-through.

Fleet safety experience, exposure to safety or environmental management systems, and a relevant occupational H&S certification or designation are assets rather than requirements.

You are willing to speak up when something is not safe while maintaining productive relationships with Operations.

You understand that great H&S support means helping internal customers succeed while maintaining appropriate safety standards.

This is a regional field role requiring travel of up to 50%. Your time will be divided between computer-based work and visits to Gateway Care Centers and other operational locations.

Care Center environments may include elevated noise, heat and other operational hazards requiring appropriate PPE. Occasional response outside normal working hours may be necessary following serious incidents or urgent field matters.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program and Gateway CarePath
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Practical Safety.

Gateway Services is North America's leading pet aftercare provider, supporting veterinary professionals and pet families during one of the most difficult moments of pet ownership. If you're an H&S professional who wants to get closer to the operation, build strong partnerships and make safety better through practical action, we'd like to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.