Safety Specialist

Position Summary

The safety specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive on-site safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety. This role provides hands-on safety leadership, guidance, and support to employees and management across construction, manufacturing, and equipment-related activities.

The safety specialist must provide clear guidance on how, when, and why safety expectations must be met, correct unsafe behaviors when necessary, and proactively communicate positive safety performance to both workers and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly review active work areas to verify safe work practices and identify potential hazards before incidents occur

• Evaluate tasks and work processes to anticipate risk and apply practical controls that reduce exposure to injury or damage

• Establish, manage, and continuously improve site-specific safety programs that meet or exceed OSHA and other regulatory requirements

• Coordinate, issue, and maintain oversight of required permits and authorizations for specialized or high-risk work activities

• Lead onboarding safety orientations and provide ongoing training to ensure employees understand safe work methods and protective requirements

• Deliver authorized safety training using OSHA 500 and OSHA 501 credentials when applicable

• Observe job activities to confirm correct PPE usage and safe execution of work procedures

• Act as a readily available safety resource during equipment installation, maintenance, and general facility operations

• Assist with the review of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to determine contributing factors and corrective measures

• Track and maintain safety-related records, including training logs, inspection findings, corrective actions, and audit documentation

• Participate in internal and external safety reviews, site walkthroughs, and performance evaluations to identify improvement opportunities

• Stay informed of changes in safety regulations and industry standards and communicate updates to leadership and field teams

• Encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives and promote accountability at all levels of the organization

• Support and collaborate with the broader safety team to ensure consistent implementation of safety expectations across the site

• Contribute to long-term safety planning, program development, and operational improvements that support a safe and productive workplace

Required Qualifications

• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations

• Proven experience creating, enforcing, and maintaining safety programs in an industrial or construction-related environment

• OSHA 500 certification

• OSHA 501 certification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels

• Capable of working independently, prioritizing tasks, and responding effectively in dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Bilingual in English and Korean or English and Spanish

• Prior experience supporting safety efforts in construction, manufacturing, or technical facilities

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is primarily based indoors but requires frequent presence in active work areas. 

Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative duties

• Regular movement including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and handle tools or safety devices as needed

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs. on an occasional basis

Sensory Requirements:

• Adequate vision, hearing, and tactile ability to safely perform inspections and assess working conditions

• Visual capabilities must include color recognition, depth perception, peripheral awareness, and focus adjustment

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation: negotiable depending on experience

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

To submit your application, please fill out this form or email subin.park@bbtech.co.kr with your resume and contact information.