Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87120

Training Schedule:

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Shift Schedule:

Wednesday – Saturday | 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

(Additional days and overtime may be required)

OT: Up to 10 hours

Candidates with EMT or NREMT certifications are highly preferred

Job Description:

The Safety Specialist will support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operations by identifying compliance risks, conducting audits, facilitating investigations, and promoting a strong safety culture across the site. Candidates with EMT or NREMT certifications are highly preferred, as the site may utilize them in a dual-role capacity to assist with first aid support when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through weekly and monthly audits
• Facilitate incident and investigation processes
• Maintain required documentation to comply with client policies and regulatory requirements
• Enter and maintain information in internal databases promptly and accurately
• Conduct safety observations and audits
• Train and assist Area Managers and team members on safety procedures, audits, and compliance requirements
• Perform safety training sessions as required by management
• Support fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety-related activities as assigned
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and manage corrective actions to completion

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality involving workplace security and personnel matters
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all organizational levels
• Calm demeanor and good judgment in high-pressure situations
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Reliable, team-oriented, and detail-focused

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMT or NREMT Certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Experience leading or managing teams
• Experience conducting job hazard analyses and reviewing accident data/process risks
• Workers’ Compensation and case management experience
• Experience in healthcare, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial settings
• Passion for workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Strong coaching, teamwork, analytical, and customer service skills