Owens Corning
Safety Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Laurel, MS, US, 39441
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent combination of education, certifications, military experienc
Nice to have
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or progress toward certification.
- OSHA 30 or OSHA 40 certification.
- Experience supporting emergency response programs and contractor safety.
- Experience with incident management, compliance systems, and EHS reporting tools.
Full description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and execution of site safety programs and initiatives that promote a safe, compliant, and injury-free workplace. This role partners with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, reduce risk, support regulatory compliance, and reinforce Owens Corning's Safe Production culture.
The Safety Specialist provides technical expertise and day-to-day support for safety training, incident investigations, inspections, emergency preparedness, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Programs & Compliance
- Support the administration and execution of site safety programs and regulatory compliance activities.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Identify hazards and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and site safety requirements.
- Support management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Hazard Communication programs.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
- Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Monitor incident trends and recommend opportunities for risk reduction and performance improvement.
- Assist with injury case management and return-to-work activities as needed.
Training & Employee Engagement
- Coordinate and deliver safety orientation and onboarding for new employees.
- Facilitate safety training programs and maintain training compliance.
- Support Safety Committee activities and employee engagement initiatives.
- Provide coaching and guidance on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and regulatory requirements.
Emergency Preparedness
- Support site emergency response programs, drills, and evacuation activities.
- Assist with coordination of emergency preparedness and response efforts.
- Support critical safety programs including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles, confined space entry, fall protection, and contractor safety.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain safety metrics, reports, and compliance tracking systems.
- Support site safety improvement initiatives through data analysis and trend monitoring.