What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Atalco Gramercy Operations?
Description
Job Title: Safety Specialist
Department: Safety & Health
Reports to: Safety & Health Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Date: 10/01/2026
SUMMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Shift Safety Coordinator will provide guidance on occupational safety and health standards, risk assessment methodologies and safety management systems on their scheduled shift. This role will focus on compliance, critical hazards, and risk reduction. This role will drive behavioral change to achieve a culture of hazard recognition, abatement and/or risk reduction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the organization's safety & health ownership through integration of the safety & health management system.
- Assist with the development and utilization of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazards.
- Assist departmental and safety leadership with the development of short and long-term safety & health objectives, targets, strategies, and measures that identify critical hazards, prioritize, and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate, interpret, and ensure compliance with safety and health laws, regulations and company policies as it relates to the operation of the department and facility.
- Deliver safety training to employees in the department.
- Coordinate the safety work order program for the shift to ensure proper prioritization and completion of outstanding items.
- Oversee the safety permit system for the department for lock-out/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, mobile equipment, and other items that require permitting. Authorize the issuing of such permits where applicable.
- Participate in incident/ accident investigations.
- Responsible for the follow up of action items coming out of audits, incident investigations, and the management of change process.
- Participate in pre-work meetings to ensure all proper safety protocols are covered and understood by participants.
- Lead the Shift Safety Committee for the department.
- Perform daily audits of the work areas to ensure all safety protocols are applied.
- Participate in all turn-around pre-work discussions.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
ON THE JOB:
Basic knowledge of MSHA regulations and ability to drive compliance of each in the workplace.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to make difficult decisions in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work within a team environment yet step up to lead.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in petrochemical.
A minimum of 2 years in an occupational safety or industrial hygiene related role.
Possess a 30-hour OSHA safety certification or equivalent.
High School diploma or equivalent.
BS degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline from an accredited institution a plus.
Must be eligible to work in the US.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers and the general public.
POST OFFER/ACCEPTANCE:
Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy's required drug screening and physical examination.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.
Fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring flexibility and resilience
May require travel and on-site presence with affected business units
High visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership
ATALCO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in petrochemical.
A minimum of 2 years in an occupational safety or industrial hygiene related role.
Possess a 30-hour OSHA safety certification or equivalent.
High School diploma or equivalent.
BS degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline from an accredited institution a plus.
Must be eligible to work in the US.