Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist Location

Petersburg, Virginia 23803

5-month contract to permanent

M-F 7am – 5pm (night shift and overnights are fair game)

Our client is looking for a Safety Specialist for a position located in Petersburg, VA. They are a fast‑paced, rapidly growing organization that has cultivated an environment where driven self‑starters thrive.

• Support their establish safety team and promote a safety focused culture by ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety policies.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Facilitates employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Recommends risk reduction strategies.
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacement.
• Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies.
• Investigates accidents to identify causes and/or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Prefer experience working with or inspecting electrical work.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crawl.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see color.
• Must be able to work in various conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required, including some night shift hours.
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record.
• Must be willing to travel out of town as needed.