Safety Specialist Jobs in Washington
Safety Specialist jobs in Washington are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, construction, utilities, and maritime industries from entry-level compliance roles through senior program managers. Seattle, Tacoma, and the Tri-Cities area account for the largest share of openings, where employers like Boeing, Amazon, and the Hanford Site contractor network consistently recruit safety professionals. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are industrial hygiene, construction site safety, and environmental health compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Columbia River Electric Maintenance, Inc. (CREM) | Kennewick, WA (Tri-Cities) | Full-Time
CREM is looking for a Safety Specialist to own safety and compliance across our operations — hands-on field support paired with the administrative work that supports our safety-first culture company-wide. This role partners closely with Operations and Compliance/Admin to keep safety a daily priority at CREM. If you've got 3-5 years of safety/compliance experience and want a role where you own it end to end — policy, recordkeeping, and active jobsite support — we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
- Maintain CREM's safety policies, documentation, and recordkeeping systems, and support CREM's safety-first culture company-wide
- Manage employee training files and certifications alongside broader compliance documentation
- Manage compliance dashboards and safety status within client portals (Procore, Avetta, ISNet, or similar)
- Track and report on safety performance and compliance status to leadership
- Serve as CREM's on-site safety point of contact on projects that call for it — coordinating closely with Operations
- Build and maintain project-specific Construction Safety Management Plans (CSMPs) when required
- Run pre-task planning and permit-to-work programs for high-risk activities (confined space, electrical, excavation, fall hazards, hot work, lifting/rigging, and more)
- Complete critical risk area and planned jobsite inspections on a regular cadence
- Investigate incidents and near misses, run root cause analysis, and report on defined timelines
- Represent CREM's safety program in internal and customer audits and reviews
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of safety/compliance experience, ideally including construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Comfortable balancing administrative compliance work with active jobsite support
- Strong communicator — you can talk safety with a crew and write a formal report on a deadline
- CHST certification a plus; CSP a plus; familiarity with NFPA 70E/lockout-tagout a plus
Good to Know
- Regular travel, including ongoing support for the westside crew based in Longview, WA, in addition to jobsites in Kennewick and Umatilla
- Some out-of-town travel for training
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and spend time on active construction sites, including customer-controlled or operational environments
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
CREM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested? Join a team that puts safety first.
Pay: $84,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Columbia River Electric Maintenance, Inc. (CREM) | Kennewick, WA (Tri-Cities) | Full-Time
CREM is looking for a Safety Specialist to own safety and compliance across our operations — hands-on field support paired with the administrative work that supports our safety-first culture company-wide. This role partners closely with Operations and Compliance/Admin to keep safety a daily priority at CREM. If you've got 3-5 years of safety/compliance experience and want a role where you own it end to end — policy, recordkeeping, and active jobsite support — we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
- Maintain CREM's safety policies, documentation, and recordkeeping systems, and support CREM's safety-first culture company-wide
- Manage employee training files and certifications alongside broader compliance documentation
- Manage compliance dashboards and safety status within client portals (Procore, Avetta, ISNet, or similar)
- Track and report on safety performance and compliance status to leadership
- Serve as CREM's on-site safety point of contact on projects that call for it — coordinating closely with Operations
- Build and maintain project-specific Construction Safety Management Plans (CSMPs) when required
- Run pre-task planning and permit-to-work programs for high-risk activities (confined space, electrical, excavation, fall hazards, hot work, lifting/rigging, and more)
- Complete critical risk area and planned jobsite inspections on a regular cadence
- Investigate incidents and near misses, run root cause analysis, and report on defined timelines
- Represent CREM's safety program in internal and customer audits and reviews
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of safety/compliance experience, ideally including construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Comfortable balancing administrative compliance work with active jobsite support
- Strong communicator — you can talk safety with a crew and write a formal report on a deadline
- CHST certification a plus; CSP a plus; familiarity with NFPA 70E/lockout-tagout a plus
Good to Know
- Regular travel, including ongoing support for the westside crew based in Longview, WA, in addition to jobsites in Kennewick and Umatilla
- Some out-of-town travel for training
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and spend time on active construction sites, including customer-controlled or operational environments
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
CREM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested? Join a team that puts safety first.
Pay: $84,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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- Manufacturing
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Washington.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification recognized in Washington
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses and written safety program development
- Knowledge of Washington Labor and Industries (L&I) regulations and WISHA requirements
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Proficiency with incident reporting systems and OSHA recordkeeping under 300 log standards
Safety Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety specialist in Washington?
Most safety specialists in Washington begin with a bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or industrial technology, then pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential as a stepping stone to the Certified Safety Professional designation. Washington does not issue a state safety license, but the state's Department of Labor and Industries enforces the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, so familiarity with WISHA standards is essential. Employers in aerospace and construction often prefer candidates with an OSHA 30-hour card before hiring.
Which companies hire safety specialists in Washington?
Employers hiring safety specialists in Washington right now include BIRDON, SpaceX, and Mpathic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's dense concentration of aerospace, defense contracting, and large-scale construction projects means demand from both private manufacturers and government-adjacent contractors runs consistently throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most safety specialist jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Tacoma lead Washington for safety specialist openings. Seattle and its surrounding region drive volume through aerospace manufacturing, major construction projects, and Amazon's large facilities operations, while Tacoma's port and industrial base adds consistent demand, and the Tri-Cities area anchors openings tied to the Hanford nuclear site and energy sector contractors.
Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring site walkthroughs, equipment inspections, and direct worker interaction, so most roles are on-site. About 38% of safety specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cover administrative functions such as policy writing, compliance program management, or corporate EHS coordination rather than field safety duties.
How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a safety coordinator or EHS technician role, which Washington employers in construction and manufacturing regularly post as junior positions. Boeing and several Hanford site contractors run structured onboarding programs that accept candidates with an OSHA 30-hour card and relevant coursework even without full professional experience. Adjacent roles in facilities maintenance, quality control, or environmental monitoring at state agencies like the Washington Department of Ecology can also build the fieldwork experience employers want before a move into a dedicated safety title.
Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Washington industries and hiring metros. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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