Safety Specialist, Senior

About the role

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do

As a Senior Safety Specialist, you will

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and instructing EHS environmental-related training courses for ambassadors at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.
• Participate in EHS inspections focusing on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections of work areas and ambassadors for compliance, audit vehicles and equipment for inspections, review training records, and chemical inventories and proper storage.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly regulatory inspections of the hazardous waste facility, collection sites, UST/AST, oil/grease containers, generators and any other potential pollution source
• Complete regulatory monthly sampling and reporting
• Collect environmental data and enter into excel or other computer software
• Assist with the development of EHS projects.
• Participate in EHS inspections throughout the park to ensure that all departments are in compliance with company, local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Develop corrective action plans and ensures completion
• Attend department meetings and general EHS sensitive meetings
• Conduct work required to maintain the hazardous waste facility and satellite accumulation sites
• Provide exceptional, professional guest service in a team environment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related field preferred
• 2 years of experience in EHS or a related field preferred
• Must be certified as a CPR/First Aid/AED trainer or willing to become certified.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License
• Competent person certifications preferred
• Theme park experience preferred
• Ability to meet company driving guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

What else is important

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.

The perks of the position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan