Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Safety Specialist who is hands-on, proactive, and confident working alongside employees in our manufacturing shop, field operations, and offices . This role will help strengthen CMC’s safety culture through inspections, training, incident investigations, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

If you’re someone who sees a hazard and takes action , communicates well with people at every level, and takes ownership of doing things the right way, we want to hear from you.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs across manufacturing and field locations.
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors and ensure corrective actions are documented and followed through.
• Perform random field trailer inspections for safety, housekeeping, storage, and compliance.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations , including employee interviews, documentation, photographs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track Toolbox Talks and safety training .
• Support training programs related to OSHA compliance, industrial safety, respiratory protection, PPE, and other safety requirements.
• Conduct safety check-ins with new employees to reinforce safety expectations and gather feedback.
• Maintain first-aid supplies, AEDs, fire extinguishers, PPE, and other safety resources.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and incident files .
• Track safety metrics and assist with OSHA, insurance, and internal compliance requirements.
• Support safety improvement projects, including shop-floor markings, hazard identification, seasonal safety campaigns, and process improvements.
• Travel between CMC locations to provide safety support and maintain a visible presence where work is happening.
• Partner with Production, Field Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to continuously improve safety performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA compliance in a manufacturing environment .
• Knowledge of safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigation.
• Safety-related certification or training such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training .
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CIH, or other advanced safety certification.
• Experience managing respiratory protection and industrial hygiene programs .
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with safety management software and data analysis.
• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing or construction environment.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply enforce safety—but helps build a culture where everyone takes ownership of it.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build safer, smarter, and better.