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H&S Specialist

EnSafe
United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
308 North Peters Road (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us. We are currently seeking a full-time Health & Safety Specialist for our Knoxville, TN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe. As a Health & Safety Specialist you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES *In this position, you will:* Conduct safety audits, hazard/risk assessments, and incident investigations; develop corrective actions and track effectiveness. Deliver health & safety training (e.g., newhire orientation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, PPE, and hazardous waste awareness). Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work with site leaders to embed controls into procedures and practices. Analyze safety data; generate dashboards and reports for leadership with clear recommendations. Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (including applicable OSHA standards). Coach field and operations teams, building rapport and credibility to strengthen safety culture. Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and project managers to align site practices with corporate programs and client expectations. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Minimum Skills and Requirements: 10+ years of experience in H&S (industrial, construction, utilities, manufacturing, or consulting). Experience conducting audits, delivering training, writing reports, and authoring JHAs. Regulatory knowledge: Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant state/local requirements. Data analysis and reporting, persuasive communication, ability to influence at all levels, and comfort working in field environments. Willingness to travel regionally to client sites as needed. Preferred Skills: Experience with 29 CFR 1910.269. Professional Certifications: CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CIH, CUSP, or OSHA 30 (General Industry/Construction). Why Join EnSafe? Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards. Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools. PurposeDriven Work EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting-making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do." A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving. About EnSafe EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term. At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company. EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing. Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com #LI-CO1 #LI-DNI #LI-DNP