Safety Specialist Job at Johnson Thermal Systems, Abilene, TX

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  • Johnson Thermal Systems
  • Abilene, TX

Job Description

Summary :
This position is responsible for implementing and managing the safety policies and procedures put in place. This role will work as part of a team developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies and programs across the organization.

Accountabilities:
  • Works with Safety Managers in developing and implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Drives continuous safety improvement through best management practices using leading and trailing indicators.
  • Facilitates the workers' compensation claims process including initial entering of claim; assisting in the investigation; communicating with employees, adjusters, and investigators; and processing documents pertaining to the incident and claim.
  • Facilitate onboarding of new employees and various classroom and hands-on training. May also lead weekly all-hands safety meeting.
  • Understands local air permitting requirements as well as monitors, records and maintains applicable supporting documentation
  • Assists in the completion of OSHA required reports as well as company KPI tracking and reporting.
  • Conducts weekly walk-arounds and observations as well as assists in conducting safety audits and inspections to help maintain an effective safety culture.
  • Assists in investigating incidents, accidents, near misses and identifying corrective action recommendations.
  • Documents phone conversations, witness statements, medical reports, and accident investigation results, and files all documents consistently in company electronic system.
  • Manages safety records, including incident reports and safety training records, in company LMS and SMS systems
  • Provide First Aid and emergency medical response to employees in accordance with certified training, ensuring prompt and appropriate care until professional medical services arrive.
  • Maintain First Aid supplies and equipment, including AEDs, to ensure readiness and compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Conduct or coordinate First Aid and CPR training for employees as needed to support workplace preparedness and regulatory requirements.
  • Document and report First Aid incidents accurately in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Attributes:
  • Safety First: Promotes a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture, ensuring every decision prioritizes employee well-being and operational integrity.
  • Human-Centered: Leads with empathy and respect, building trust through open communication and genuine concern for the health and safety of all team members.
  • Transparent: Clearly communicates safety goals, expectations, and performance results across the organization to support alignment and accountability.
  • Innovative: Seeks out new technologies, training methods, and process improvements to continually advance workplace safety and reduce risk exposure.
  • Resilient: Maintains composure in high-pressure situations, adapting to challenges while keeping safety excellence and operational continuity at the forefront.
  • Reliable: Demonstrates consistent integrity and dependability in executing safety programs, ensuring compliance and reinforcing organizational trust.
  • Grit & Ownership: Shows determination and follow-through in driving safety improvements, achieving ambitious goals, and sustaining long-term cultural change.
Required Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred, but not required
  • 2-3 years' experience as a safety professional preferred
  • OSHA10 and OSHA30
  • Experience with disciplines, approaches, and methodologies associated with industrial safety regulations, programs, and procedures.
  • Effective adult training methods and practical approaches and methodologies required to educate experienced as well new workers on routine or complex and/or emerging occupational health and safety issues.
  • Understanding of generally applied techniques and strategies to design, develop, and implement comprehensive solutions.
  • Applicable regulatory requirements including air permitting requirements and when each applies (OSHA General Industry and Construction standards).
  • Analyze data relating to compliance with current regulations and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Respond to emergencies and assist the Safety Manager/Officer under the incident command system.
  • Being a flexible team member in a team-oriented environment to support day-to-day safety and risk management functions.
  • Expressing ideas clearly in written and oral communication
  • Formatting and producing correspondence and documents using current word processing applications.
  • Maintaining, inputting, and retrieving data for training records, metrics, and injury & illness records
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Promoting safety as a guiding principle and regular practice in accomplishing work focusing on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures.
  • Show the utmost respect for others and be a team player.
  • Ability to access all work areas, including climbing narrow, steep stairs; donning fall protection gear to access heights as needed; entering confined spaces such containers and voids as needed.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

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