SAFETY SPECIALIST

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Full-Time | Environmental Health & Safety Leadership

On-Site | 20% Travel | $60-85k

Are you ready to lead safety from the front — not just maintain it?

We’re seeking a Safety Specialist who is passionate about building a proactive, sustainable safety culture across industrial and field operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs while ensuring compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulations.

If you’re detail-driven, confident in the field, and energized by training and influencing others, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Strengthen Safety Programs

• Develop, implement, and manage company-wide safety policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA 1910 & 1926)
• Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation (including OSHA 300 forms)
• Participate in OSHA inspections and represent the organization professionally

Drive Training & Workforce Development

• Design and deliver safety training for new and current employees
• Train on forklifts, overhead cranes, hand and power tools, PPE, scaffolding, fall protection, LOTO, and confined space
• Maintain accurate training records and certifications
• Increase employee awareness through communication, safety metrics, and engagement initiatives

Field & Customer Safety Oversight

• Serve as the on-site safety liaison during field jobs and outages
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific safety requirements
• Manage contractor qualification platforms (e.g., ISNetworld) to maintain top-tier ratings

Inspections, Investigations & Equipment Management

• Conduct safety inspections and accident/near-miss investigations
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions
• Maintain and administer occupational health programs (respirator, drug & alcohol, driver safety, first aid, wellness initiatives)
• Track and maintain safety equipment including fall protection, confined space monitoring, respirators, and LOTO systems
• Lead and organize Safety Committee meetings

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree and/or minimum 2 years of experience in safety management or training

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices
• Experience managing compliance programs in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments
• Ability to lead, train, and influence across departments
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and documentation systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office and industrial/field environments
• Travel approximately 15–20% for training, inspections, and field supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working at heights, climbing ladders, and entering confined spaces
• Regular use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, hard hats, and work boots

Why Apply?

This is more than a compliance role. It’s a chance to build systems, strengthen culture, and protect people. If you want ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to elevate workplace safety standards, we’d love to connect.

Apply today to take the next step in your safety leadership career.