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Academy Fire Life Safety

Safety Specialist

Academy Fire Life Safety, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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AI Fire is a leading provider of fire and life safety services in the U.S. We offer national account services via our vendor network at Academy Fire and serve local and regional customers through Impact Fire’s employed technicians.

Our hybrid model allows us to simultaneously cater to national, multi-site customers who wish to outsource the vendor management process and support customers who prefer a direct relationship with fire protection professionals.

About the Role This individual will support the Safety Team in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of EHS functions and initiatives within the assigned region, as well as company-wide. The Safety Specialist will also conduct jobsite inspections, safety training, technical support, and other safety-related tasks.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a safety culture within the districts assigned; connect directly with technicians and leaders to influence their safety mindset

Support Districts with Safety questions, concerns and issues.

Support and complete, as needed, pre-qualifications on new customer requirements or requests

Oversee Safety compliance training & system administration; ensure completion & compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements

Coordinate and/or facilitate specialized trainings, including Lift Certifications, and Confined Space training, as well as Fall Protection training

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of EHS reports and systems:

OSHA 300 / 300A Logs

Online database systems

Investigative files

Inspection documents

Coordinate and conduct safety meetings

Support the preparation and documentation of Pre-job Safety Surveys, Safety Audits, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans.

Perform other duties as required or requested.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–5 years of safety experience in construction or other trades, where safety is a primary function of the role.

OSHA 30‑hr Construction & General Industry

Knowledge and/or experience working with OSHA reporting requirements

Must be self‑directed and have excellent problem‑solving skills with little supervision.

Current use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) in a proficient manner

Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced office environment

Strong interpersonal/communication skills

Strong level of organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.

Reliable and consistent in attendance, demeanor, and work product

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Management

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

Travel regionally up to 50% of time. May occasionally require travel to other areas of country.

Candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from a major airport.

Preferred Qualifications

Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) language

CHST/OHST/CSP or equivalent, or ability to achieve certification within 6 months

Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer

Work experience in fire protection system installation & service or construction trades

For consideration, please apply on-line.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.

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