Specialist

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Are you passionate about creating safer, smarter workplaces? Nationwide is seeking a Safety Specialist to support and enhance our corporate safety programs through hands-on collaboration, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement. Based in Columbus, OH, this role offers the opportunity to manage safety software systems, track key metrics, and contribute to small-scale safety projects that make a big impact. You’ll work closely with project teams, maintenance staff, and contractors to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow your expertise in occupational safety and environmental health, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Key Responsibilities:

• Leads management and updates of company Hazard Communications program including development of chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet management.

• Supports Engineering team with assessing confined spaces and developing entry procedures.

• Assists with safety program development and update projects.

• Leads efforts to update company-wide emergency evacuation programs across properties.

• Perform inspections of maintenance work, construction projects, and other industrial work activities occurring inside Nationwide properties.

Experience Summary:

Typically, three to five years or more of demonstrated experience performing safety related job duties in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or maintenance environments. Additional demonstrated experience in Project Management, Software Management, Software Implementation, and/or providing administrative or management support for safety, corporate training, industrial, construction, maintenance, or engineering related projects is preferred.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site presence at our Columbus, OH office four days per week, as part of Nationwide's "Success Flex" initiative.

Job Description Summary

Providing a safe, comfortable and reliable work environment to cultivate innovation and growth is our priority. It takes a diverse set of skills, talents and abilities to operate and maintain Nationwide facilities with integrity and excellence. If you love providing outstanding customer service and take pride in contributing to an exceptional associate experience, we want to know more about you!

As a Safety Specialist, you'll utilize your knowledge of industrial processes and occupational hazards to support programs and leaders designed to safeguard our associates and contractors. You’ll also manage safety training records, provide training and deliver safety recommendations in collaboration with project teams and Associate Safety. We’ll count on you to have a future forward mindset around occupational safety, maintenance, and building resource acquisition.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Safety Leader, Project Managers, Maintenance Teams, Contractors and Associate Wellbeing and Safety (AWS) on safety initiatives, activities, and project efforts.

• Assists Corporate Real Estate (CRE) leaders with safety software implementation efforts within CRE and across other business units. Serves as the primary point of contact for CRE’s internal business partners and technology vendors regarding the management and implementation of safety related software.

• Serves as the safety training and records coordinator for Nationwide; including working with representatives from different areas to coordinate safety training requirements.

• Assists CRE team with creating safety related work orders by partnering with Process Manager and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Manages Nationwide's prescription safety eyewear program and supports other corporate safety efforts including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Supports Engineering team with overall management of Lockout-Tagout procedure development.

• Assists with the planning and execution of company's annual emergency evacuation drills.

• Analyzes incident reports, metrics, and accident cases to institute changes that lead to a safer environment in conjunction with broader CRE team and AWS.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Consultant, Facilities Safety - Corporate Real Estate.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate or Associates studies in Safety related field.

Experience: Typically, five or more years of demonstrated experience in Project Management, Software Management, Software Implementation, and/or providing administrative or management support for safety, corporate training, industrial, construction, maintenance, or engineering related projects.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven knowledge of project management and organizational skills. Demonstrable knowledge of related health, safety and environmental (e.g. OSHA and EPA) standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on multiple projects and across all levels of the organization and suppliers. Possess strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have an interest in increasing safety related knowledge and environmental health expertise.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Primarily in a normal office environment with entrance to mechanical, construction and light industrial areas as needed.  Up to 20% travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Safety Sensitive: This job has been identified as a Safety Sensitive position and, according to our substance free workplace program, may be subject to random alcohol and other drug testing.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.