Health & Safety Specialist

General Position Summary & Responsibilities :

The Health & Safety Specialist will support multiple operational sites with hands-on safety oversight. Reporting directly to the Senior Health & Safety Manager, this role focuses on field-based activities including regular safety inspections, employee training, and day-to-day compliance with health and safety regulations. The Health & Safety Specialist works closely with site operations teams to ensure a safe work environment and to maintain compliance with all local, state / provincial, and federal safety standards.

This position is based at the Tacoma Metals Recycling facility and is primarily field-facing. The role requires on-site presence at the Tacoma facility at least three days per week, with regular travel to four Autos locations and one additional Metals site within the greater Seattle, WA area. Responsibilities include collaborating with Operations Management to implement and sustain safety programs and policies, with frequent field engagement to ensure compliance with safety requirements and conformance to established programs and standards.

Compensation Range : $80,000 / year - $90,000 / year

Essential Functions :

• Safety Inspections & Assessments : Conduct routine safety inspections and field assessments at multiple Radius Recycling sites to identify hazards or unsafe conditions. Ensure each facility complies with company safety policies as well as local, state / provincial, and federal health and safety regulations. Prepare written reports of findings and follow up on corrective actions as needed.
• Employee Training : Deliver and coordinate health and safety training programs for employees and contractors, including new-hire safety orientations, refresher training, toolbox talks, and specialized training (e.g., equipment operation, emergency response). Ensure training content is up to date with regulatory requirements and that attendance and certifications are properly documented.
• Incident Learning and Reviews : Assist with learnings and reviews of workplace incidents, accidents, and near-miss events. Gather information and evidence, interview affected personnel and witnesses and participate in root cause analysis. Help develop and implement corrective action plans in consultation with the Senior H&S Manager to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
• Compliance & Documentation : Ensure all required health and safety documentation is current and accurately maintained. This includes maintaining OSHA logs or other regulatory records, safety data sheets (SDS), inspection checklists, training records, and incident report files for each site. Identify any gaps in compliance documentation and address them promptly.
• Assessment Support : Assist with internal and external health and safety assessments and regulatory inspections. Prepare necessary compliance documents and reports in advance, conduct pre-audit site walkthroughs, and accompany auditors or inspectors during onsite visits. Assist in responding to audit findings by coordinating site-level corrective measures and providing documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Safety Enforcement : Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices during site visits. Provide coaching or corrective feedback to employees and contractors who are not following safety procedures. Promote a positive safety culture by recognizing good safety practices and encouraging reporting of hazards and near misses.
• Safety Program Implementation : Work closely with site managers and supervisors to implement company safety programs and initiatives at the facility level. Act as a resource for health and safety best practices, helping site leadership and employees understand and adhere to safety policies and protocols. Share observations from the field with the Senior H&S Manager to inform continuous improvement of safety programs.
• Communication & Collaboration : Participate in regular site safety meetings and committees, offering expertise and feedback on health and safety performance. Communicate emerging safety issues or trends to the Senior H&S Manager and collaborate on solutions. Foster open dialogue with employees to answer safety-related questions and solicit feedback for improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring : Stay current with updates to occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards. Ensure that any changes (e.g. new OSHA rules or provincial regulations) are understood and communicated to the affected sites. Advise site teams on how to comply with new requirements and assist in updating procedures or training materials accordingly.

Qualifications

Ideal Competencies

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Interpersonal Contacts :

Internal contacts are made via phone, email, and in-person communication with all personnel across Radius Recycling’s industry-related locations. The incumbent interacts with corporate safety, other safety professionals, both internal and external to the company, and vendors. Additionally, it is essential for the incumbent to foster an open and collaborative communication style and maintain professional dialogue with key business partners (i.e., General Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Environmental Professionals, etc.) throughout the organization success.

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

PLEASE NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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