Safety Manager / Safety Specialist

Description Join Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a nationally recognized occupational safety and health consulting firm, and take your career to the next level. We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager / Safety Specialist to support construction and industrial clients across the country, driving regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and advancing client safety culture through proactive leadership, assessment, training, and incident management. Ideal Candidate You're a safety professional with at least five years of hands‑on EHS experience in construction or manufacturing, and you're CHST‑certified (ASP, CSP, or GSP credentials are a plus). Based out of Columbus, Ohio you move fluidly between roles as an auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder and always looking one step ahead for the hazard others miss. Requirements What You’ll Do Conduct comprehensive, site‑wide safety and health risk assessments to identify hazards and systematically prioritize mitigation efforts Promote and enforce construction site and plant safety compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards Lead and participate in investigations of recordable injuries, high‑risk incidents, illnesses, and near‑miss events; perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive action plans Prepare detailed incident investigation reports and track corrective actions to closure Support and enhance client safety culture by implementing proactive safety programs, systems, and performance improvement initiatives Develop, implement, and continuously improve auditing and inspection processes; conduct annual audits of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs Perform routine audits of facilities, work practices, and work‑in‑progress to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance Conduct annual safety risk assessments to quantify risk exposure and prioritize corrective actions, including oversight of contractor activities Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments to reduce exposure to workplace hazards Oversee and administer contractor safety programs at client sites Maintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with all injury and illness record‑keeping requirements Execute and coordinate required safety training programs in accordance with client expectations and OSHA requirements Provide on‑site medical response services, including first aid, emergency treatment, and initial illness care for injured or ill employees Coordinate local case management activities, including transportation of injured employees to medical facilities and administration of workers’ compensation processes Maintain and update facility safety policies and procedures as part of an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that meets or exceeds OSHA standards Champion SCT’s 4E’s philosophy (Engages, Enlists, Envisions, and Executes) throughout client organizations Participate in corporate safety leading indicator programs, including metric tracking and monthly meetings What You’ll Need High school diploma required Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) required Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction and/or manufacturing environments supporting environmental, health, and safety operations Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable ANSI, NIOSH, ACGIH, and NFPA standards CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities Valid driver’s license required Preferred Qualifications College degree Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) may be considered OSHA 510 certification Bilingual (English/Spanish) Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to move throughout construction and industrial environments, including climbing ladders and stairs Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively within normal parameters Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Equal Employment Opportunity SCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SCT is a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr SCT OPERATIONS INC