Safety Specialist jobs in Chesapeake, VA

The Risk Management/HSET (Health, Safety, Environmental, and Training) team is part of the Company’s Legal staff, and under the general direction of the VP of Risk Management/HSET.  The HSET Safety Specialist reports to the Manager of HSET.  Must demonstrate excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills, have experience drafting policy and procedure documents, and be able to work in an environment that requires close attention to detail.

The successful candidate shall provide competent technical and administrative support for the Company’s DOT and HSET programs, shall assist the HSET team in the mitigation of operational and hazard risk, assist in writing safety plans and technical materials as assigned, shall administer the company’s DOT compliance program, and communicate DOT and other safety regulations and standards as required.  This will involve interaction and proactive communication at all levels of the company.  The successful candidate must demonstrate technical understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and HSET-related regulations.

• Assist with DOT and HSET technical writing projects including, but not limited to, policies, program manuals, newsletters, and training materials
• Implement requirements for Authorized Drivers under the company’s Motor Vehicle Operations and DOT Compliance Program, including annual verification of drivers’ licenses, motor vehicle records checks with DMV, driver training, and providing guidance to site supervisors regarding requirements.
• Assist in the creation of training or informational materials that aid in keeping Authorized Drivers informed and aware of changes and updates in regulation and other applicable requirements as needed. 
• Implement and maintain driver compliance and driver safety training programs and related records.  Maintain all federal, state, local and FMCSA regulatory compliance filings.   Process and maintain all drivers’ records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain open communication with all stakeholders to continually advance the company’s safety culture through participation in safety committee meetings, conference calls, manager meetings, newsletters, improved signage and visuals, and other methods and materials that support a strong safety culture.
• Periodically review field site training and other DOT and HSET related items for compliance. Assist and train site safety and operations staff on DOT requirements as assigned, including accident/incident prevention, and risk/hazard assessment techniques designed to reduce hazard and liability risk.
• Research DOT and HSET-related information and write/edit safety narratives for proposals, reports, presentations, and training in clear, simple, and grammatically-correct language.
• Proactively communicate DOT and HSET regulatory program compliance requirements.  Assist with interpretation as needed.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement DOT and HSET-related reports, summaries, audits, newsletters, and HSET programs.
• Collaborate with HSET staff and stakeholders to assist in the creation and update or Activity Hazard (or Job Hazard) Analyses (AHAs) to reduce potential employee hazard risk and to prevent incidents, injuries, and legal liability. 
• Effectively communicate with Risk/HSET team members and job site management to ensure all DOT regulatory requirements are being met and DOT-related training objectives are achieved.
• Participate in Accident/Incident Investigations and work closely with stakeholders to identify incident root causes and methods to prevent reoccurrence.  
• Encourage open communication for assigned projects to further improve the company’s safety culture.
• Provide inputs to support and improve new project and safety start-up checklists as assigned. 
• Perform assigned HSET-regulatory (DOT, OSHA, EPA, CDC, etc.) research as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in an HSE (or related) field preferred, or equivalent 2-4 years DOT experience required.  Professional designation (OHST, ASP, etc.) desired.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA Regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other associated HSET regulatory environments.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite:  Word Formatting, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, analytical skills, organization, creativity, work initiative, interpersonal skills, efficient organizational and time management skills with innovative problem-solving approach, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational goals, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.  Adapt strategy to work in a fast-paced environment by juggling multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to positively interact with peers, co-workers, and internal clients in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
• Strong oral/written communication skills, training presentation development, proofreading, spelling, and excellent grammar required.
• Meticulous attention to detail is necessary.
• Periodic travel for safety training, HSE audits, professional development, in-person group meetings, and for other purposes may be required.
• Work is typically done in an office environment. 
• Telework may be allowed if warranted and approved.