What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at SPECTRAFORCE?
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
Salary : $34 - $38