Field Safety Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time. 

Position Overview:

The Field Safety Specialist is responsible for inspecting & identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, designing and implementing risk-mitigation programs, investigating accidents, and educating employees on safe practices and equipment use to prevent injuries and ensure a healthy work environment. This role will interpret standards and work to document compliance using their discretion and experience to hold shop leaders accountable in setting standards. The Field Safety Specialist will work with Dutch Bros’ operators and local regulatory agencies to adapt procedures to set safety standards. This position will conduct investigations of safety incidents & proactively identify opportunities to improve safety systems.  

Job Qualifications:

• 4 years of Full-Time shop experience with at least 1 of those years in a leadership position (Assistant Shop Manager or above) or comparable shop operational experience, required.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

• Clean Driving Record

Location Requirement: 

This role is located in Tempe, Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days.

Skills:

• Recordkeeping

• Safety Inspections

• Assessment Tools

• Document Control

• Communication 

• Root Cause Analysis

• Collaboration 

• Auditing

• Regulatory Compliance 

• Attention to Detail

• Analytical & Problem Solving 

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Interpret standards and documenting compliance using their discretion and experience to hold shop leaders accountable to set standards

• Work with Operators to adapt safety procedures and standards

• Conduct Safety assessments of shops as needed

• Uphold our accountability policy with operational  standards via the legal department

• Develop & deliver safety and awareness training 

• Identify safety and security gaps and provide corrective action suggestions

• Provides solutions to the Operators, Coaches, and AVPs to implement best practice for safety & security issues and practices when applicable

• Collaborate with other departments, most commonly in Field Services and Facilities, to give both quantitative and anecdotal feedback

• Other duties as assigned

• Conduct regular inspections of workplaces, equipment, and procedures to identify potential safety and security hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. 

• Analyze work environments and activities to assess risks and determine appropriate preventive measures and solutions. 

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine their root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Provide training to employers and workers on safety procedures, the proper use of safety equipment, and best practices to promote a culture of safety. 

• Ensure the organization adheres to federal, state, and local health and safety laws, such as those set by OSHA.

Physical Requirements:

• In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

• Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings

• Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels

• Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches.  Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds

• Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed.

• Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documen