Safety Manager / Safety Specialist

Description

Join Safety Controls Technology (SCT), a nationally recognized occupational health and safety consulting firm, and take your career to the next level in Fayetteville, GA. We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager / Safety Specialist who's ready for high-visibility work supporting major construction and industrial clients, a great fit for someone who thrives in the field and wants to make a real impact on safety culture at some of the nation's most dynamic job sites.

Ideal Candidate

You're an experienced safety professional with at least five years in construction, your STSC or CHST certification and OSHA 500/510 in hand.  You live in the Fayetteville, GA area and want a local assignment rather than life on the road. You move fluidly between roles (auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder), always looking one step ahead for the hazard others miss. you're comfortable being the on-site expert at a different job site nearly every week, quickly earning trust with new client teams and adapting to new environments. You wear many hats with ease, auditor, trainer, investigator, and first responder, and you take pride in spotting hazards before they become incidents. 

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive, site-wide safety and health risk assessments to identify hazards and systematically prioritize mitigation efforts
• Promote and enforce construction site and plant safety compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards
• Lead and participate in investigations of recordable injuries, high-risk incidents, illnesses, and near-miss events; perform root cause analyses (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Prepare detailed incident investigation reports and track corrective actions to closure
• Support and enhance client safety culture by implementing proactive safety programs, systems, and performance improvement initiatives
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve auditing and inspection processes; conduct annual audits of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs
• Perform routine audits of facilities, work practices, and work-in-progress to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance
• Conduct annual safety risk assessments to quantify risk exposure and prioritize corrective actions, including oversight of contractor activities
• Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ergonomic assessments to reduce exposure to workplace hazards
• Oversee and administer contractor safety programs at client sites
• Maintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with all injury and illness recordkeeping requirements
• Execute and coordinate required safety training programs in accordance with client expectations and OSHA requirements
• Provide on-site medical response services, including first aid, emergency treatment, and initial illness care for injured or ill employees
• Coordinate local case management activities, including transportation of injured employees to medical facilities and administration of workers' compensation processes
• Maintain and update facility safety policies and procedures as part of an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that meets or exceeds OSHA standards
• Champion SCT's 4E's philosophy (Engages, Enlists, Envisions, and Executes) throughout client organizations
• Participate in corporate safety leading indicator programs, including metric tracking and monthly meetings

What You'll Need

• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) through the BCSP required
• OSHA 500/510 required
• Experience in high risk, boom lifts, scaffolding, crane operations, rigging, and signaling required 
• Must live in the Fayetteville, GA area; this is a local position with no travel, lodging, or per diem
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations 
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver's license and high school diploma required

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to move throughout construction and industrial environments, including climbing ladders and stairs
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively within normal parameters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Equal Employment Opportunity

SCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SCT is a drug-free workplace.