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Safety Specialist

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Aerotek

Aug 31, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Houston

Requirements

  • Hard Skills
  • EMT Experience
  • CPR Certification
  • OSHA 30
  • Soft Skills
  • Proactive communication
  • Observational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Emergency responsiveness

Responsibilities

  • As a Safety Specialist, you will start your day with a safety meeting, sharing thoughts, comments, and concerns while participating in stretch n flex exercises.
  • Your daily responsibilities include observing team PODS in action, ensuring hazard mitigation, and checking compliance documents such as PTP and JHA.
  • You will also conduct spot checks on equipment and oversee onsite safety by observing workers and ensuring no safety violations occur.
  • It's crucial to stay approachable and informed, keeping communication tools active and having essential documents and emergency supplies like a first aid kit readily available.
  • Your role is pivotal in maintaining a safe work environment without disrupting the workflow.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Safety Specialist?

The primary role of a Safety Specialist is to ensure a safe work environment by observing team activities, mitigating hazards, checking compliance documents, and overseeing onsite safety to prevent violations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The required qualifications include EMT experience, CPR certification, and OSHA 30 certification.

Is travel required for the Safety Specialist position?

Yes, this position requires travel to various solar sites where installations are taking place.

What type of work environment can the Safety Specialist expect?

The Safety Specialist will work onsite in an outside construction environment and may encounter all weather conditions.

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 months.

What soft skills are important for a Safety Specialist?

Important soft skills for this role include proactive communication, observational skills, problem-solving abilities, and emergency responsiveness.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be part of a team, participating in daily safety meetings and collaborating with workers to ensure safety compliance.

What kind of training will be provided for this position?

Specific training details are not mentioned, but possession of relevant certifications such as EMT, CPR, and OSHA 30 indicates a baseline level of required training.

Does Aerotek offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Aerotek is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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Mission & Purpose

From economic headwinds to talent complexities, the challenges facing North American industry are real. To rise to this moment, Aerotek® Inc. helps companies, and careers evolve. Aerotek provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We partner with our customers to offer the expertise, solutions and people they need to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Our 12,600+ employees across 250+ offices work relentlessly to serve 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers every year. Let us rise to meet your challenges.