Safety Specialist
Core
Administers and enforces safety programs for water and wastewater operations across Texas, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and managing safety capital projects.
Role type
Senior Safety Specialist (State Level)
Builds
Safety compliance frameworks, training programs, and capital improvement projects for utility operations
Domain
Water and wastewater services / Occupational Health and Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
OSHA regulations compliance, safety program administration, incident investigation, safety training delivery, budget management for safety projects, regulatory interpretation, hazard identification, PPE management, stakeholder management, data analytics for safety metrics
Preferred skills
CSP or CHMM certification, OSHA 501 training, experience with hazardous materials management, proficiency in safety audit tools
Technologies
Word processing software, spreadsheet software, database applications, project management software, presentation software
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, and enforce safety programs in compliance with OSHA rules; Investigate injuries and incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions; Conduct hands-on training and coach staff on safety rules; Administer capital budgets for continuous safety improvement projects; Perform field inspections, audits, and ride-alongs to ensure operational safety; Serve as subject matter expert for safety policies and procedures; Coordinate SDS, chemical exposure, and spill prevention efforts; Track training completion and maintain safety metrics for reporting.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC with state-level leadership responsibilities