Safety Specialist
Today• Columbia, TN
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you thrive on ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance across diverse settings? Spectrum is seeking a Safety Specialist to implement and maintain environmental, health and safety programs, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and safety awareness. Your contributions will help safeguard employees and drive continuous improvement in safety standards.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Communicate safety and environmental compliance messages to all levels, providing technical support to front-line leadership and employees
- Assist in performing program audits to enhance safety and environmental performance through collaborative efforts
- Investigate incidents and non-compliance events, compile accident data and support corrective action initiatives
- Collect and submit data to meet environmental permit and reporting requirements, liaising with regulatory agencies as necessary
- Participate in or facilitate safety committee meetings and coordinate safety and environmental awareness events
- Identify operational risks and propose preventive measures to control or eliminate occupational disease and injury
- Maintain safety and environmental records, ensuring adherence to regulations and supporting program deployment
Working Conditions
- Office environment with some field work
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, terrain and at any time of day or night
What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
- 2+ years of safety, environmental or equivalent experience
Skills
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
- Ability to determine incident root causes and recommend preventive actions
- Basic knowledge of Spectrum products and services
- Basic knowledge of fire prevention programs
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
- Basic understanding of safety and environmental program management methods
- Basic knowledge of safety and environmental auditing, incident investigation and reporting
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of Field Operations and Field Engineering job duties
Licenses
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in safety, health, environmental or related field or equivalent experience
- Industry and vendor specific certifications and training recommended (OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction, Associate Environmental Professional)
Experience
- 2+ years of industry experience
Skills
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
- First aid/CPR/AED facilitator certification
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Client-provided location(s): Columbia, TN
Job ID: spectrum-2026-74751
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-08T20:17:35
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Relocation Assistance
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
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