Health & Safety Specialist 3

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving meaningful change? As a Health and Safety Specialist 3 based in Fort Worth, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing our health, safety, and environmental programs. This is an opportunity to collaborate across teams, influence best practices, and help ensure a safe and compliant environment for all.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs and training initiatives
• Identifying training needs and delivering engaging health, safety, and environmental training to employees and leaders
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, permits, standards, and requirements while leading site environmental programs focused on waste management, recycling, sustainability, and environmental initiatives.
• Partnering with site and department management to promote best practices and strengthen compliance
• Analyzing injury trends, compliance data, and safety performance to recommend improvements
• Conducting workplace assessments to identify hazards and support risk reduction strategies
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing consultation on regulatory requirements and HSE standards
• Supporting audits, maintaining compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory bodies
• Preparing reports and recommendations for leadership to enhance safety outcomes
  

What will you need to be successful?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related scientific or technical field
  

Certifications:

• OSHA 500 or 501 Trainer certification, OSHA 10- or 30-Hour certification is a plus
• Certified Safety Professional CSP is a plus

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental roles
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience delivering training programs and influencing safe behaviors across teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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