Safety Specialist

Overview At Empire Roofing, we've been delivering quality commercial and industrial roofing solutions across the U.S. for over 40 years. We value integrity, hard work, and taking care of our people. We are seeking an onsite Safety Specialist for our Fort Worth location. Summary Provide a broad range of hands‑on support and services across all functional areas related to Safety, including developing safety plans, enforcing policies, conducting risk assessments, delivering training, investigating incidents aligned with operating units' business goals and objectives, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture in the workplace. The role's focus is to create and sustain consistency in Safety compliance while providing new and innovative ideas to help build and promote teamwork, morale and growth. Roles & Responsibilities Maintain & apply knowledge of current safety policies, regulations, and operational processes. Assist with the onboarding process, ensuring that all new hires join the company in a positive and consistent manner across all locations. Assist with developing material for training as needed. Identify and implement communication initiatives for managers and employees to increase understanding and commitment to business strategies and programs. Inspect facilities, jobsites, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Investigate work‑related incidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures including interviewing customers and employees to obtain information regarding work environments, and workplace incidents. Review and report findings from incident investigations, facilities/jobsite inspections, or environmental testing with all applicable personnel. Follow through and follow up to completion all incident investigation processes. Assist with managing interactions with OSHA as needed. Assist in conducting or facilitating supervisory and field‑level training to ensure training with company and regulatory requirements. Attend and provide appropriate input at Unit Operational (OU) meetings including pre‑construction and production meetings. Attend meetings with customers as needed to address anticipated safety‑related requirements or others encountered when performing work. Conduct meetings with supervisors and employees to discuss regulatory requirements, cited violations, lessons learned, potential hazards, and resolve disputes regarding occupational safety concerns. Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace hazards. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skill & Experience (Essential) Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Knowledge of safety‑related practices and procedures related to the Roofing Industry. Knowledge of Workers Compensation, OSHA, DOT, EPA regulations. Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with all personnel. Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable) Fluent in Spanish, both verbal and written. Knowledge of business and management principles. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities. Roofing or Construction experience. OSHA 500. Trainer status for Forklift operations. Trainer status for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Trainer status for CERTA. First Aid/AED/CPR Trainer. Able to obtain other training certifications as needed. Key Competencies Excellent communication skills, including Spanish. Sound problem assessment and problem‑solving skills. Sound judgment and ability to make decisions. Well organized; excellent at time management. Extreme attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Comprehension of safety stats and ability to identify trends. Initiative. Integrity. Adaptability. Willingness to learn. Teamwork and collaboration. Motivator. Working Conditions Physical surroundings: Office environment with typical office machines and exposure to noise and temperature; Construction and Roofing Project sites with accompanying machinery, equipment, and materials. Physical effort: Extensive sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders. Repetitive keying, typing. Occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds. Travel: As required, possibly 50%. Hours: Not subject to overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr