Safety Specialist / EHS Specialist
Location: Lancaster, NY
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 3 months
Pay Rate: $38.50–$40.00/hour
Schedule: Must be flexible to work days, nights, and/or weekends
Job Description
We are seeking a Safety Specialist / Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in an onsite operational environment.
The Safety Specialist will conduct safety audits and observations, identify compliance risks, support incident investigations, maintain required documentation, and work closely with managers and team members to promote a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and communicate compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through routine audits and observations.
- Conduct workplace safety observations and compliance audits.
- Facilitate and support incident and accident investigations.
- Maintain required safety and compliance documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
- Enter safety and compliance information into internal databases accurately and in a timely manner.
- Train and assist Area Managers and team members in completing safety-related responsibilities and following established safety requirements.
- Conduct specific safety training as required by management.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and track corrective actions through completion.
- Support fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other related EHS activities as required by the business unit or location.
- Help identify potential safety concerns associated with workplace processes, equipment, and machinery.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field, OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
- Professional experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding security and personnel-related matters.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across different levels of an organization.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an EHS, safety, or related discipline.
- Experience in workplace or industrial safety.
- Experience conducting incident/accident investigations.
- Experience analyzing accident data and identifying potential safety concerns.
- Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) or Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
- Experience evaluating new processes and machinery for potential safety risks.
- Workers’ Compensation or case management experience.
- Experience in healthcare or industrial environments.
- Experience leading or managing a team.
- Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, judgment, and customer-focused skills.
- Knowledge and practical experience with OSHA requirements.
- Strong passion for workplace safety and continuous improvement.
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