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Safety Specialist - Fire & Fabrication

Ferguson · Glendale Heights, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the safety program you are most proud of building or improving.

What they are checking: Whether they have actually developed and improved programs, which the posting asks for directly.

Tell me about a time you had to change a long-standing habit on a shop floor.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead change with workers who have done things one way for years.

What would you do

You see a branch leader skip a lockout step to get a machine running faster. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold leaders to safety rules while keeping a working relationship.

How would you get shop workers to report near misses?

What they are checking: Whether they can build trust so people speak up before someone gets hurt.

How do you decide what to prioritize when you find many problems in a first walk-through?

What they are checking: Whether they rank hazards by risk and do not try to fix everything at once.

How would you partner with the Health and Safety Director and district leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they can work across levels to get support and resources for programs.

About the work

What are the biggest safety hazards you would expect in a fire sprinkler pipe fabrication shop?

What they are checking: Whether they understand risks like cutting, threading, welding, lifting and forklifts in fabrication.

How have you supported ISO compliance, and what does a good internal audit look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand quality systems, since this role covers both quality and safety.

Walk me through how you investigate an injury to find the root cause.

What they are checking: Whether they look for system causes instead of stopping at worker error.

How do you keep up with OSHA requirements and corporate standards?

What they are checking: Whether they stay current on regulatory and corporate requirements the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Ferguson.

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. We are looking for a Quality & Safety Specialist to join our team! This position will be responsible for quality and safety processes and compliance within a large fabrication branch. This individual will collaborate with branch and district leadership along with the Health & Safety Director to develop, implement, maintain and improve quality and safety programs to ensure compliance with all ISO, safety regulatory, and corporate requirements. Responsibilities: • In partnership with branch and district leaders, develop, implement, maintain, and improve quality and safety programs while cultivating branch culture to ensure quality and safety “Expected Safe Behaviors” & global rules and guidelines are adhered to by associates. • Working with management to train, mentor, and coach associates on quality standards and safe behaviors. • Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documents and distribute to appropriate personnel and ensure management review is being followed. • Implement and track all quality and safety compliance training and certifications. • Prepare and communicate quality and safety analytics/reporting as needed. • Communicate quality related issues / concerns to the Quality Management Representative. • Effectively communicate and roll out all corporate initiatives while leading with change management principles. • Perform safety observations and multiple daily walks throughs to ensure safe behaviors and identify any unsafe conditions. • Assist and support incident investigations including managing injuries and incidents, ensuring timely reporting in OSHENS and corrective actions are identified and implemented. • Ensure all environmental and HazMat requirements are being followed. • Conduct multiple formal safety observations each month and enter results into OSHEN. • Coordinate and Co-Chair the Local Safety Committee. • Other duties as assigned by management or required by the Quality Council. Qualifications and Requirements: • 3+ years of relevant safety and quality experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred. • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or OHSAS 18001 preferred High School diploma or equivalent education. • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related program is a plus. Technical and Professional Skills: • Ability to influence people and work with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization. • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse groups, incorporate the input of others to improve processes, and align with internal requirements. • Committed to developing and empowering others; to accomplish goals through the skills of persuasion, influence, and negotiation. • Must have excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal, presentation). • Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • A passionate, solid team player that works well with leadership and associates to strive for continuous improvement. At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! - Pay Range: - $3,960.00 - $8,571.20 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

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