Safety Specialist

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Safety Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!   Position Summary: The Safety Specialist works to ensure that all employees complete their work safely. They ensure all safety standards are being follow based on company requirements. The Safety Specialist also monitors working conditions and resolve any safety issues that may arise.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to grow their career in EHS.    The Safety Specialist establishes a process-based safety culture owned by every employee and built on the belief every incident is preventable.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily

Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis

Attend safety walks and inspections on a regular basis to analyze safety risks

Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation

Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace

Ensures investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Drives implementation and completion of corrective actions, including corrective actions developed from other site incidents

Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive key plant safety initiatives

Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events

Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel

Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in safety, manufacturing/logistics or engineering a plus

3+ years’ experience in safety, operations or related experience preferred

Safety Certification (OHST/CHST etc.) strongly preferred

Proven ability to interact and provide insight and influence at all levels of the organization in leading and encouraging company initiatives and work practices

Expertise with Microsoft Suite and auditor safety software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presenting abilities

Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including but not limited to OSHA regulations

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines and with dedication to the highest level of excellence

Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and plant leadership

Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback

Demonstrated ability principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form

Demonstrated ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control.

In-person attendance is an essential function of the job 

15% travel required

Reports To:

Corporate Safety Manager

The perks of joining our Team

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
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