Safety Auditor

Pappas Restaurants is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Main office based in Northwest Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for providing safety assessments and implementation of safety strategies for both Pappas Support Service Teams (PSST) and Pappas Restaurant locations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Performing routine safety inspections on equipment, facilities, and systems
• Analyzing processes and procedures and identifying potential risk
• Developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs and policies
• Providing recommendations for safety improvements in PSST and restaurant operations
• Investigating safety incidents and accidents, determining causes, and suggesting corrective actions
• Creating, implementing, and enforcing safety training programs
• Collaborating with management to develop safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
• Preparing safety reports, documenting incidents, and presenting findings to management
• Keeping abreast of new safety and industry developments that could impact the organization
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Minimum Qualifications

Listed below are the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role. These qualifications are necessary for someone to be considered for this position.

• 3 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in a construction, maintenance, service industry
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Laws and Regulations
• Detail oriented, self-starter and capable of working with little supervision
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel in and out of state
• Ability to travel locally (Houston area) using personal vehicle
• A valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to stand for 8 hours and negotiate the work area during site/ facility visits including but not limited to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders

Essential Physical Job Functions (with or without accommodation)

• Physical requirements are the ability to perform a manual data input function for up to 50% of an 8 hour day on regular basis.
• This position requires a focused individual in order to achieve success.
• Must be able to multi-task with good organizational and project skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.

Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.