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Industrial Safety Specialist

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of the largest independently owned repair facilities for electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear in the United States. We are conveniently located in Hampton Roads, Virginia just miles from Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Our company prides itself on:

  • Maintaining a clean, state of the art facility
  • Providing quality service to our customers
  • Employing and retaining great people
  • Our shop is AIR CONDITIONED!!!

We are currently seeking an Industrial Safety Specialist.

Job Description:

  • Implements, manages, and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements.
  • Evaluates the organization’s procedures, facilities, and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions.
  • Ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations, that all employees are aware of safety requirements, and work with department heads to ensure safety procedures are followed.
  • Investigates and collects data on all safety and accident events. 
  • Coordinates workers’ compensation claims.   
  • Oversees fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, and other safety related activities.
  • Understand the role of regulations and procedures in industrial safety programs and be able to read, write and revise procedures as required.
  • Perform any other related safety tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in an industrial safety role.
  • Must have excellent documentation skills and communication skills.
  • Must be self-motivated and require little or no management guidance.
  • OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent formal training is preferred.

NOTE: This position requires drug and background screening.

Our company offers competitive pay and a benefit package including vacation/holiday pay, insurance, retirement, relocation assistance, and much more. For more information, please visit our website at www.emc-co.com. This position’s salary is based on technical experience.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and salary requirements to:

Email: jobs@emc-co.com

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc.
3703 Cook Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23323