Safety Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

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.

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.   

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.