Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located in Bellingham, Washington State.

The Safety Specialist supports the organization's safety programs by ensuring compliance with regulations, company policies, and industry best practices. This role partners with supervisors and employees to identify hazards, reduce risk, investigate incidents, and promote Janicki's safety culture.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver employee safety training.
• Administer regulatory programs including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Respiratory Protection.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Track corrective actions until completion.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required safety records.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, take 5's and observations.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required
• 2+ years' experience in workplace safety and compliance
• Valid driver's license
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language
• Possesses strong analytical abilities and is able to manage data effectively
• Has strong decision-making skills
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Possesses comprehensive PC skills, including MS Office (Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint).
• Able to learn and use new systems.
• Ability to work off/split shifts as required
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or construction safety.
• Experience with ISO standards.

Detailed Wage Information

• Wage range for this role is between $20 - $40 per hour, plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries' Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at .

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki's work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its…