Safety, Health & Security Specialist

Overview

Element is hiring a proactive and knowledgeable Safety, Health & Security Specialist to support and advance our organization’s safety culture, regulatory compliance, and risk-management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of professional experience safety, health and/or corporate security functions. This role plays a critical part in protecting our people, assets, and operations while promoting a Zero Harm mindset across all locations.

Element is a global provider of lab-based Testing, Inspection and Certification services, powering confident decisions in the most highly-regulated industries.

Safety and Health

• Implement and maintain safety and health programs in alignment with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local regulations
• Support program development including workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses to identify and mitigate risks
• Support the administrative oversight and data management of safety KPIs, existing safety procedures and established documentation
• Manage the oversight of a safety leadership team supporting the needs of multiple functions within the business
• Help to improve incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and trend tracking tools
• Coordinate safety training, incident management and safety data sheet safety software as a service venders
• Assist in the development, review, and communication of safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans
• Monitor safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership, highlighting performance, trends, and areas for improvement

Security

• Support physical security programs, including access control, visitor management, and CCTV monitoring practices
• Support and respond to security concerns acting as the point of contact across the network of laboratories
• Work with a cross functional team to ensure the physical security program meets the United States cyber security maturity model certification (CMMC) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Participate in the maturing of a security management system to include security risk assessments and help implement measures to safeguard personnel, facilities, and assets
• Assist in coordinating responses to security incidents, emergencies, and drills
• Contribute to business continuity and crisis-management planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Security Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of experience in safety, health, corporate security, or related roles
• Working knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and all levels of the organization
• Commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement
• Knowledgeable in data analytics, SharePoint and standard Microsoft software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information and respond calmly under pressure
  
  Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and coach others
• Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care,…