What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Safety Compliance Specialist (OSHA/Fire) position at Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.?
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The Corporate Safety Compliance Specialist (OSHA/Fire) is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Fire Prevention, and internal safety policies. This role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and auditing of safety programs to reduce workplace injuries, improve regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture across operations.
The Corporate Safety Compliance Specialist (OSHA/Fire) works closely with the Safety Compliance Specialist (DOT), Region Safety Managers, Operations leadership, and Maintenance teams to identify hazards, evaluate regulatory requirements, and ensure safety programs are effectively implemented and maintained.
Responsibilities of Position:
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure company compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable state safety standards
- Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes affecting company operations
- Assist in the development and revision of safety policies and procedures to align with OSHA requirements
- Support OSHA inspections, regulatory inquiries, and documentation requests
Program Administration
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of safety programs and initiatives across company locations
- Assist in the reduction of fire risks and implement initiatives across company locations
Auditing & Inspections
- Lead safety and compliance internal audits
- Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions
Incident Investigation
- Assist with the investigation of workplace injuries, near misses, and fires
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of incidents
OSHA Recordkeeping
- Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs); annual reporting as required with OSHA ITA and BLS requests
- Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory reporting requirements are met
- Support preparation of OSHA reports and safety performance metrics
Training & Education
- Provide OSHA compliance training and safety education to corporate teams and new safety managers/supervisors throughout the regions
- Assist with the development of safety training materials and programs
- Support ongoing safety awareness initiatives and employee engagement efforts
- Perform other duties as needed
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position will not manage employees
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
- Ability to conduct safety audits and hazard assessments
- Must have ability to train others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them operationally
- Proficiency in safety management systems and reporting tools
- Ability to build strong working relationships, acting as daily ambassador, with site-level teams to foster trust, accountability, and ownership of safe work practices
- Must possess strong planning/organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:
- 3-5 years of experience in occupational safety, OSHA compliance, Fire Systems and Prevention, or safety program management
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, waste management, transportation, or construction environments preferred
- Experience in DOT compliance is a plus
- Experience with Fire Suppression Systems is a plus
- Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction, preferred
- OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer Certification or qualified to obtain
- Fire Suppression System knowledge, preferred
- NFPA knowledge, preferred
Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:
- Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs
- Occasionally pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
- Rarely pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
- Frequently working outside
- Continuously working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
- Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
- Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
- Rarely climbing and/or balancing
- Frequently sitting/standing/walking
Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:
- No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
- Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
- Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste
- Ability to travel between offices, as required
- Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Valid driver's license (if applicable)
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
- Must be able to read and speak the English language
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Education
General Education Diploma (preferred)
Bachelors of Relevant field (preferred)
High School (required)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)