Health & Safety Specialist

Position Summary

 The Health & Safety Coordinator supports the overall health, safety, and compliance efforts for Taplin Companies employees, clients, and job sites. This role assists with safety program administration, training coordination, field support, inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Health & Safety Coordinator works closely with operations, project leaders, field employees, and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and reflect the organization’s core values through problem solving, customer focus, teamwork, a can-do attitude, and doing the right thing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Safety Program Support

 ·       Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of company health and safety programs, procedures, and training materials.

·       Help ensure safety programs and related documentation remain aligned with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA and other relevant regulatory standards.

·       Support and comply with all components of the ELKS safety program.

·       Write Health and Safety plans for job sites.

·       Learn Avetta and ISN reporting systems to input information.

 

  • Field and Operations Support

 ·       Coordinate safety activities across divisions and provide support to project managers, supervisors, and field teams to promote consistent safety practices.

·       Assist with jobsite safety inspections, hazard identification, and follow-up on corrective actions to reduce risk and improve safe work practices.

·       Interact regularly with supervisors and employees to identify unsafe conditions, reinforce safe work practices, and support practical solutions.

·       Provide field support as needed, including responding to operational safety questions or urgent needs, which may occasionally include weekend support in coordination with the Vice President of Safety.

 

  • Training, Records, and Documentation

 ·       Maintain accurate records of training activities, certifications, sign-ups, incident information, inspections, corrective actions, and safety program documentation.

·       Assist with incident, near-miss, property loss, and injury documentation, including gathering information and supporting corrective action follow-up.

·       Support employee training needs as required, including scheduling, tracking, and assisting with safety orientations, refresher training, and job-specific safety requirements.

 

  • Relationships and Continuous Improvement

 ·       Build strong internal relationships across Taplin Companies to better support employees, clients, and operational needs.

·       Participate in professional development and industry-related activities to stay current on safety program requirements, best practices, and regulatory updates.

 

  • General Expectations

 ·       Maintain regular, reliable, and physical attendance as an essential function of the position.

·       Travel occasionally for jobsite support, training, meetings, or project needs, including potential overnight or out-of-state travel.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of Taplin Companies.

 

  • Qualifications: Education and Experience

 ·       Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

·       Prior experience supporting safety programs, field operations, environmental services, remediation, construction, industrial services, or related work preferred.

·       Experience with HAZWOPER, OSHA, DOT, confined space, respiratory protection, or other field safety requirements is helpful.

·       40-Hour HAZWOPER required or ability to obtain; OSHA 30 preferred.

·       Clean driving record as determined by the Company’s current auto insurance carrier.

 

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 ·       Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through with limited day-to-day supervision.

·       Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, project managers, clients, and leadership.

·       Team-focused, solution-oriented approach with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related documentation or tracking tools.

·       Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, organized records.

·       Ability to identify hazards, communicate concerns clearly, and help drive practical corrective actions.

 

  • Success Measures

 ·       Safety training, certifications, inspections, and related documentation are accurate, organized, and completed in a timely manner.

·       Field teams, supervisors, and project leaders receive responsive, practical support on safety-related questions and needs.

·       Hazards, incidents, near misses, and corrective actions are documented and followed up on appropriately.

·       Safety programs and processes are consistently supported across divisions and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.

·       The role demonstrates Taplin’s core values through problem solving, customer focus, teamwork, a can-do attitude, and doing the right thing.

 

  • Physical Requirements

 ·       Must be able to complete required hazardous waste operations physicals, as applicable.

·       Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs or ladders, and work in various physical positions for extended periods as needed.

·       Must have sufficient manual dexterity to use small hand tools, handle small parts, and perform work with hands in various positions.

·       Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance as needed.

·       Must have vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

·       Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position safely and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable safety requirements.

·       Must comply with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy.

 

  • Accountability

·       Reports to the Vice President of Safety.

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