Safety Specialist (3 Openings)
Location: Warsaw, Indiana
Duration: Minimum 3 Months
Travel: Travel expenses covered
Accommodation: Provided
Schedule: Primarily day shift with occasional night and weekend coverage based on project requirements
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Safety Specialists to support a major client project in Warsaw, Indiana. These positions will play a critical role in implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across project planning, construction, commissioning, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and contractor management activities.
The successful candidates will provide technical safety expertise, identify hazards, assess risks, implement corrective actions, and help foster a proactive safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Important: Candidates are not required to have expertise across all specialist areas listed below. We are building a diverse safety team with complementary skill sets, where each individual contributes expertise in one or more disciplines.
Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Program Management
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and compliance assessments
- Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments
- Develop and implement Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Assist with safety policy development and implementation
Incident Management
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Develop and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Prepare incident reports and trend analyses
Training & Competency
- Deliver safety orientations and onboarding programs
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Support training matrix development and competency verification
- Promote employee engagement and safety awareness initiatives
Contractor & Project Safety
- Monitor contractor safety performance
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
- Verify compliance with Permit-to-Work systems
- Support construction, installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and operational readiness activities
- Participate in project planning and design reviews
Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain safety records and regulatory documentation
- Support internal and external audits
- Track and report key safety performance indicators
- Assist with regulatory inspections and client audits
Specialist Areas
Candidates may possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Construction Safety
- Construction site safety management
- Excavation and trenching
- Scaffolding
- Crane and lifting operations
- Concrete and steel erection
- Contractor management
- OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
Electrical Safety
- Electrical safe work practices
- Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Analysis
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- NFPA 70E compliance
- Energized work permitting
- High and low voltage systems
Automation & Machine Safety
- Machine Risk Assessments (ISO 12100)
- Functional Safety (ISO 13849)
- Machine Guarding
- Robotics Safety
- Automated Material Handling Systems
- FAT/SAT Safety Validation
- Control Reliable Systems
Ergonomics & Human Factors
- Ergonomic assessments
- Manual material handling analysis
- Repetitive motion injury prevention
- Workstation design
- Human factors engineering
Battery & Energy Storage Safety
- Lithium-ion battery safety
- Thermal runaway prevention
- Energy storage systems
- Hazardous energy controls
- Battery manufacturing operations
Industrial & Manufacturing Safety
- Process safety
- Chemical safety
- Industrial hygiene
- Permit-to-Work systems
- Confined space entry
- Working at heights
- Powered industrial trucks
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Waste management
- Air emissions compliance
- Hazardous materials management
- Spill prevention and response
- Environmental permitting
Minimum Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of safety experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, automation, battery, logistics, or related environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to conduct investigations, audits, and risk assessments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems
Preferred CertificationsGeneral Safety
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry
- OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 511
- OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501 Trainer
- ASP – Associate Safety Professional
- SMS – Safety Management Specialist
- OHST – Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
Construction Safety
- CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician
- STS-C – Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
Electrical Safety
- NFPA 70E Qualified Person Training
- CESCP – Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional
- Arc Flash Safety Training
Machine & Automation Safety
- CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert
- TÜV Functional Safety Certifications
- Certified Robot Safety Professional
Ergonomics
- CEAS – Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
- CPE – Certified Professional Ergonomist
Industrial Hygiene
- CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist
Environmental
- CHMM – Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
Management Systems
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Preferred Attributes
- Strong safety leadership and coaching skills
- Ability to influence personnel at all organizational levels
- Experience working with multinational clients and contractors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Ability to travel and support multiple sites as required
If you are a safety professional with expertise in one or more of the specialist disciplines above and are looking to contribute to a high-profile project, we encourage you to apply.
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Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- United States (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
