Safety Specialist

About the Role

As a Safety Specialist at our Tulane site, you'll join xAI's Health, Safety, and Environment team ensuring a secure and compliant workplace for our cutting-edge projects. Working onsite with dedicated teams, you'll tackle safety challenges, implement robust protocols, and maintain high standards to keep operations running smoothly. Expect to dive into risk assessments, foster a culture of safety, and support xAI's mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and xAI safety standards.
• Oversee the inventory of safety supplies, restocking as needed to maintain adequate resources for emergency response and daily operations.
• Perform manual sound and air quality assessments to ensure a healthy work environment, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide immediate first aid care to employees as required, coordinating with external medical services when needed.
• Uphold and enforce site-specific safety plans, policies, and protocols, conducting training sessions to promote a culture of safety awareness.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive, Calendar).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess and address safety risks effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to support site operations or respond to emergencies.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Physical capability to perform site inspections, including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, or Nursing certification/experience, with the ability to respond to medical emergencies.
• Background in electrical or mechanical systems, preferably in an industrial or construction setting.
• 2+ years of experience in construction safety or a related field, with a proven track record of implementing safety protocols.
• Familiarity with incident investigation and root cause analysis to prevent future safety incidents.
• Experience with safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001) or environmental monitoring tools.
• Strong communication skills to deliver safety training and collaborate with cross-functional teams.