Safety Specialist

Founded in 1994, OBR is a provider of mission-critical cooling technology services, including repair and rebuild, inspection, maintenance, and related field services across the United States. Headquartered in Northwood, Ohio, with more than 450 employees, OBR serves a number of end markets through 12 offices, including semiconductor, water and wastewater, food and agriculture, power generation, commercial, healthcare, petrochemical, refinery, and data centers, among others. Backed by an experienced engineering team and deep expertise in the cooling technology space, OBR helps customers improve reliability, performance, and long-term system life.

About the role:

The OBR Cooling Towers Safety Specialist (SS) is responsible for overseeing and enforcing all safety measures on an active construction project. The SS inspects work areas, materials, equipment, and employee work habits to ensure that everything follows OSHA regulatory guidelines and company procedures. This person is responsible for making changes to improve the safety of the workplace. The SS ensures that the Safety Policies created by OBR are followed. This person provides safety expertise and OBR safety program support in areas including employee, client, and facility safety, incident and accident investigations, OSHA regulatory and other licensing compliance.   

The Safety Specialist will demonstrate strong leadership skills, ensures that job sites are planned & executed as safely as possible. The SS will assist with executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy. The Safety Specialist must work closely with the OBR Safety Manager, Company Leadership, Site Superintendents, Site Formen, project management, and customer EH&S groups to meet or exceed customer expectations. Position may require travel depending on job locations. 

Roles/Tasks of the Position:

• Stay current on state and federal occupational safety regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1020 and 1926, and apply expertise on job sites.
• Identify and mitigate workplace health and safety hazards.
• Support project teams with safe work processes (JSAs, THAs, Safe Work Procedures).
• Enforce OBR safety policies and procedures at job sites.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.
• Monitor and investigate near-miss incidents.
• Conduct internal and customer-site safety audits/inspections and participate in incident investigations.
• Collaborate with Safety Manager and leadership to analyze trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and organize on-site safety meetings; ensure personnel compliance.
• Provide safety expertise to employees, subcontractors, and clients throughout projects.
• Serve as primary contact for risk and safety program administration.
• Assist in executing OBR’s overall risk and safety strategy.
• Pursue ongoing professional safety training and education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma, or equivalent 

• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, Management, and/or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a health and safety role. 

• Industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 500, CSHO, CHST, STS-C etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions. 

• Climbing (stairs and structures)  

• Standing on your feet for extended periods 

• Ability to pass a pulmonary fit test 

• Ability to sit for hours to complete computer-based training 

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Outside or in a plant environment; may be exposed to all weather conditions. 

• Hazardous chemicals are typically produced or stored in location close to Work area. 

• Physical Demands 

• Standing 

• Walking 

• Sitting 

• Climbing 

PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS

• Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Proof of U.S. citizenship 

• Score of a 2 or less in a DISA background screen 

As an OBR Cooling Towers team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account: OBR providers employer contributions to your HSA.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
• Life Insurance: OBR provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.

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