Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Health & Safety Specialist

At Taplin, safety isn't just a compliance requirement. It's a core value.

We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to help support and strengthen our safety culture across our environmental, industrial, remediation, and infrastructure operations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with field employees, project leaders, and management to ensure our teams return home safely every day.

If you're passionate about workplace safety, enjoy working with people, and want to make a meaningful impact in a hands-on environment, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

✔ Support and improve company health and safety programs
✔ Conduct jobsite inspections and help identify and mitigate hazards
✔ Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and documentation
✔ Coordinate employee safety training, certifications, and compliance records
✔ Develop site-specific health and safety plans
✔ Support OSHA, HAZWOPER, DOT, and other regulatory compliance initiatives
✔ Work closely with operations teams to provide practical, real-world safety solutions
✔ Help promote a proactive safety culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✅ Ability to work independently while collaborating with field and office teams
✅ Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
✅ A proactive, solution-oriented approach to safety and compliance
✅ Experience in construction, environmental, industrial, remediation, or related industries preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Relevant experience in safety, environmental, or construction operations will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required or ability to obtain
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Why Join Taplin?

At Taplin, you'll be part of a team that values:

Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Teamwork
A Can-Do Attitude
Doing the Right Thing

You'll gain exposure to a variety of environmental and construction projects while helping create safer workplaces for employees across multiple business lines.

Interested in learning more? Apply today or share this opportunity with someone in your network.

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For more than 70 years the Taplin team has provided exceptional environmental and municipal services throughout Michigan, the Midwest and beyond. Our dedication to providing safe, professional services has helped make us Michigan's premier environmental services provider. From Underground Infrastructure and sewers to Industrial plant cleaning and outages, to site remediation and waste hauling, PFAS treatment and destruction and more, the Taplin team provides unmatched service, skills, and experience. We excel at solving the tough challenges and finding new ways to serve our customers.

Company Description

For more than 70 years the Taplin team has provided exceptional environmental and municipal services throughout Michigan, the Midwest and beyond. Our dedication to providing safe, professional services has helped make us Michigan's premier environmental services provider. From Underground Infrastructure and sewers to Industrial plant cleaning and outages, to site remediation and waste hauling, PFAS treatment and destruction and more, the Taplin team provides unmatched service, skills, and experience. We excel at solving the tough challenges and finding new ways to serve our customers.