Safety Specialist

Job Description

Company Description Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, providing advanced technologies and engineering services that help customers address complex piping challenges safely and efficiently. For more than 100 years, the company has driven innovation in pipe coupling systems, improving construction productivity and reducing project risk. Victaulic’s solutions, software, and services integrate across the entire project life cycle, supporting a wide range of industries and applications. As a privately owned organization with strong family values, Victaulic offers a stable environment with many opportunities for career growth. Team members join a company committed to building a better world through sustainable, reliable, and safe infrastructure.
Role Description The Safety Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Cookeville, TN, focused on promoting a safe and healthy work environment across Victaulic operations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with Environment Health and Safety (EHS) standards and regulatory requirements. The Safety Specialist conducts risk assessments, safety audits, and workplace inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions. Daily responsibilities include delivering safety training, supporting incident and accident investigations, maintaining safety documentation and metrics, and partnering with operations leaders to drive continuous improvement in safety performance. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into processes, equipment changes, and facility projects.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Health & Safety and Occupational Health skills, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Candidates should possess Environment Health and Safety (EHS) experience, including program development, implementation, and compliance monitoring.
• Candidates should possess Safety Training and communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and coach team members at all levels.
• Candidates should possess Accident Investigation and root-cause analysis skills, including incident reporting and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency with safety reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• Candidates should possess relevant education such as an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., OSHA, ASP, CSP) are a plus.
• Candidates should possess experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with a track record of building positive safety cultures and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.