Safety Specialist

Excellent College Hire or Early Career opportunity.

Progressive Safety has an exciting opportunity available for a Safety Specialist. We are looking for a motivated workplace safety professional located in or near the greater Charlotte, NC area, including surrounding communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Great opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career safety professional with a strong onboarding and training program and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The Associate Safety Specialist will function as a member of a consulting team and be responsible for working on a number of client accounts and providing safety services such as safety audits/inspections, safety training, and leading safety meetings, as well as preparing programs, orientations, and other professional deliverables.

The position will involve a combination of consulting services for multiple clients and dedicated on-site safety assignments. Depending on client needs and individual qualifications, the Associate Safety Specialist may be assigned to support a specific client or project for an extended period, typically several weeks to a month or longer. Candidates should be comfortable transitioning between consulting assignments and temporary on-site project support as business needs change.

Location: Greater Charlotte, NC Area and Surrounding Communities

Travel Requirements: Regular local and regional travel is required. Candidates must be willing to travel daily to client locations throughout the Charlotte region and surrounding areas, as well as support assignments requiring overnight stays or extended periods at a client site. Travel may include projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other states as needed. Some assignments may require air travel. Flexibility to support both short-term client visits and longer-term project assignments is an important part of the position.

Benefits: Salary + Bonuses, Auto Allowance, Auto Mileage Reimbursement, 401K Match, Paid Vacation, Medical + Dental Insurance, Cell Phone Allowance, Professional Development, Travel Expense Reimbursement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited oversight and direction.


• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to develop client relationships and identify opportunities to provide safety solutions.


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Strong ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate safety concerns, and recommend practical solutions.


• Develop safety solutions, programs, training, presentations, and other professional deliverables as necessary.


• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.


• Assist with the development, organization, and implementation of comprehensive safety programs.


• Organize and manage safety records, inspections, reports, and other documentation.


• Work a flexible schedule that meets clients' needs and project demands.


• Be a team player and effectively manage assigned client safety needs.


• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, health, safety, or another related field of study, or a combination of relevant education and professional safety experience.


• Must have excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional client reports.


• Must have strong skills with MS Office Suite.


• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety and health practices.


• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including overnight travel and temporary on-site assignments lasting several weeks or longer.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of professional safety experience in construction, general industry, manufacturing, consulting, or a related environment.


• OSHA 30, OSHA 510, OSHA 500, or equivalent OSHA training credentials.


• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor.


• Degree in safety and health, business, risk management, or another related technical field.


• Possess or are actively working toward Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, PMP, etc.).


• Previous experience performing workplace safety inspections, audits, training, or hazard assessments.


• Experience supporting multiple clients, projects, or jobsite locations.


• Experience providing on-site safety support for construction, industrial, or general industry operations.

Progressive Safety Management is an equal opportunity employer to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.