Field Safety Specialist - Preston Refrigeration

Field Safety Specialist

Location: Kansas City, Missouri (with frequent travel)

About Preston Refrigeration:

At Preston Refrigeration, we're more than just a company with over 75 years of history; we're a team that's passionate about providing top-notch refrigeration solutions across the U.S. As a leader in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service while maintaining the highest safety standards. We're growing, and we want you to be a part of our journey!

Position Overview:

Are you someone who thrives on ensuring safety and compliance in dynamic environments? Do you have a knack for spotting the tiniest detail that could make a big difference in the field? If so, we're looking for a Field Safety Specialist to join our team! This role is critical in maintaining our commitment to safety excellence on job sites, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of quality control and compliance.

How You'll Spend Your Time:

• Quality Assurance Compliance: You'll be the go-to person for ensuring our quality assurance program is followed to the letter. This means assisting with compliance and updating guidelines when regulations change.
• Inspections & Audits: From valve tagging to checklist validation, you'll coordinate and conduct safety inspection audits that ensure our job sites meet all project requirements.
• Documentation & Communication: You'll document any deficiencies and communicate these findings to the Project Manager and Safety Department. Your reports will be vital in maintaining our safety standards.
• Field Support: You'll assist our field crews with safety paperwork, lead toolbox talks, and provide technical support to ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
• Travel: Get ready to see the country! You'll visit job sites throughout the U.S., staying overnight to ensure that best safety practices are followed every step of the way.
• PSM & Projects: You'll work closely with the Safety Department on Process Safety Management (PSM) projects, contributing to our continuous improvement efforts.

What Describes You:

• Traveler at Heart: You're comfortable with frequent travel, up to 75% of the time, including overnight stays.
• Product Knowledge: You have prior experience and knowledge of relevant products and tools. Extra bonus if you're familiar with the SafetyCulture app.
• Tech-Savvy: You're proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel-documentation is your superpower!
• Effective Communicator: You possess excellent communication skills, making complex safety protocols easy to understand.
• Blueprint Mastery: You can read and interpret blueprints with ease-a must for ensuring compliance.
• Safety Guru: Preferred qualifications include OSHA 30 and Process Safety Management experience.
• Refrigeration Expert: Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and weld procedures is a big plus.
• Education & Experience: You have a bachelor's degree or related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why You Should Apply:

Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. At Preston Refrigeration, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If this role gets you excited, we want to hear from you!

Eager to join a company that's been leading the way for over 75 years and counting? Apply now, and let's build the future (safely) together!