Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist (Biotech) Join the Leader in Testing and Balancing Services! Palmetto Air & Water Balance is the world's leading Testing and Balancing service company, founded in 1989. With over 300+ employees across 27 offices in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, we take pride in having the largest number of Test and Balance Engineers and Certified Technicians in the United States. At Palmetto Air & Water Balance, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your career objectives while making a meaningful impact in the industry. We are currently seeking a passionate Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team. Why Palmetto? Career Growth: Own your professional development with a company that values growth, fosters learning, and empowers you to thrive. Unique Ownership Program: After one year of service, employees become eligible to own a portion of the company through our "Own It" program, providing a substantial financial incentive and fostering a sense of commitment. Industry Leader: Be part of the world's leading Testing and Balancing service company, founded in 1989 Collaborative Team: Work with a dedicated team of professionals across multiple states. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits including 100% employee paid medical and dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more. Position: Safety Specialist Responsibilities: Oversee and manage safety aspects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and codes, including OSHA, NEC, and construction industry maintenance standards. Develop, implement, and continually improve safety programs to promote occupational health and minimize risk on job sites. Conduct regular site inspections to identify and address related safety issues. Manage workers' compensation claims process, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and resolution. Coordinate and facilitate safety training sessions, covering safety procedures, equipment operation, and emergency response protocols. Develop training programs to enhance technicians' skills and knowledge, including certification requirements and best practices. Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement, adjusting programs as needed to meet evolving industry needs and requirements. Maintain training records and documentation in the companys HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with Regional Directors, Operation Managers, Project Managers, Technicians, and clients to address safety concerns, implement best practices, and coordinate training initiatives specific to projects. Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and HVAC safety and training best practices. Willingness to travel to job sites and Palmetto office locations. Overnight travel will be required approximately 45-55% of the time. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in safety, training coordination, or related roles, with an OSHA 501 and/or 510 qualification (preferred) or willing to achieve. CSP or ASP certification (preferred) or willing to achieve. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred). Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance management. Familiarity with construction industry-specific standards and regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills, including effectively conveying safety requirements, facilitating training sessions, and engaging diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, proactively addressing safety challenges and optimizing training programs. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate safety and training records and documentation. Ability to respond to changing safety and training needs and priorities. Proficient in computer skills, including creating training materials and relevant documents. Reporting Structure: This position will report to the HR Director. Benefits: 100% paid base Medical and Dental coverage for employees Medical coverage includes $30,000 Life Insurance Vision coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage 401(k) matching program Paid Time Off and 7 days of Holiday Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr