Safety Specialist

Job details

Posted 01 September 2026

Start date 10 August 2026

Location Augusta

Job type Permanent

Discipline Industrial Manufacturing

Reference 169370

Job Function Health and Safety Advisor

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Location: Augusta, GA

Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire, salaried

Industry: complex processing, industrial manufacturing

Pay: $100-115k depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards; support departments in implementing and evaluating control measures

• Deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure awareness of regulations, standards, and safe work practices

• Support the administration of the incident reporting and management system, ensuring accurate documentation of accidents, near misses, and other HSE events

• Participate in workplace incident investigations, assist in root cause analysis, and help implement corrective and preventive actions

• Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and prepare reports for management review

• Maintain compliance documentation, safety records, and reporting requirements as directed

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to support compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or a related field preferred but would consider combination of 8+ years’ experience plus college coursework

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety management or a related field

• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and overseeing EHS programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or comparable environment

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant local, state, and federal compliance requirements

• Proven expertise in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, audits, and incident investigation

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.