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Johnson Thermal Systems

Safety Specialist at Johnson Thermal Systems

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 preferred.  Must be willing to get OSHA30 within first 6 months. 
  • 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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