Safety and Environmental Compliance Specialist - RedGuard

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!
  
  

What You Can Expect Working in the Safety and Environmental Compliance Specialist Position

The Safety and Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for executing RedGuard’s safety program in alignment with the company’s safety culture. This role conducts routine facility inspections to identify potential or existing safety and health hazards, recommends corrective or preventive measures, and ensures their implementation. The Specialist advises the company on changes to health and safety regulations and ensures compliance with agencies such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, KDHE, TCEQ, and other client-required programs. Responsibilities include developing and delivering safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring permit requirements are met. Additionally, this role serves as the primary contact for maintaining the company’s DISA membership, overseeing pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain RedGuard’s safety program, including inspections, environmental testing, hazard identification, and document control.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, KDHE, TCEQ) and client-specific health and safety requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate safety and environmental audits, including sampling and measurements, to eliminate or control hazards.
• Monitor and manage company environmental programs, including storm water pollution, spill prevention, air quality, hazardous materials, and emergency response.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses, reporting findings and preventive measures to management.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct employee training on safety regulations, hazard monitoring, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Lead and support Safety Advocate teams across facilities while representing the organization in industry and community safety groups.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety , Environmental Health, or related field and 3+ year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of company safety and environmental policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel.
• Available in the evenings and weekends to respond to urgent or emergency calls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess the following Certificates: Fall Protection Training/Inspector, OSHA 10 Hour, First Aid CPR/AED/BPP.
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Construction Environment.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Frequently walking and observing the field and employees.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to [email protected]

Department/Division: Safety

Reports to: Sr. Safety, Security & Environmental Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full-time Safety Sensitive

Travel Requirement: 50%

FLSA Status: Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/