Safety Specialist; Madison, WI

We are searching for a Safety Specialist to join our Madison office. This role is responsible for all aspects of the Westphal & Co. Inc. Safety and Health Program, across Westphal Electric and Globalcom Technologies. The responsibilities include implementation and enforcement by ensuring that company safety policy is adhered to, and the primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Director.

Candidates must possess a BCSP certification.

Core

Responsibilities include:

• New hire safety training orientation.
• Maintain and file all necessary paperwork related to toolbox talks, monthly trainings, equipment inspections, safety permits, and other.
• Maintain and organize important PPE such as fall protection and arc flash equipment.
• Respond to requests for company PPE equipment.
• Assist and perform various company training programs.
• Assist with accident inspections and reports.
• Write and maintain project‑specific safety plans.
• Conduct project site visits and produce site safety reports.
• Conduct, record, and keep records of all OSHA‑required safety training.
• Maintain Westphal & Co., Inc. annual man‑lift inspection, certification, and documentation program.
• Maintain a constant chemical inventory and report new chemicals to the company contracted to provide updated MSDS data.

Specific Ancillary

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in maintaining a suitable safety equipment inventory at all Westphal & Co. Inc. branches.
• Assist in distribution of OSHA‑required weekly toolbox talks.
• Help maintain a matrix detailing the status of employee training and future training required.
• Assist in identifying productivity concerns and issues.
• Attend seminars and safety update classes to remain current with all OHSA and other safety regulations.
• Inspect and collect data on the safety conditions of project sites.
• Work with the safety director to research leading indicators to make our program more proactive.
• Work with the Safety Director to develop and maintain creative programs to keep safety in the forefront of company staff as a normal part of everyday activities.
• Assist Safety Director with maintaining meaningful catalog inventory for sought‑after items related to the safety award program.

In general, the Safety Specialist must also possess certain skills such as:

• Excellent written skills and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to analyze problems and solve them.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate well with, have the respect of, and develop positive relationships with field personnel, general contractor personnel, clients, and other teammates.
• Ambition to attain personal and professional achievements.
• Honesty, integrity, and overall standard of ethics.
• A positive attitude, work ethic, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to listen.
• Intelligence, assertiveness, and confidence when representing company interests.
• Innovativeness.
• Efforts on behalf of the company’s strategic plan and achieving company’s goals.

Preferred

Education requirements:

• B.S. in Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety.
• Other construction‑emphasis degrees.
• OSHA 10, 30, or 500 certifications.

Westphal & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis protected by law or company policy.

To apply, please submit a resume or work history, a brief introduction, and answer how you heard about us. I certify that the information submitted in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.