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About the Role

The COTALAND Safety Department is seeking a motivated Safety Specialist to promote a safe environment for guests, employees, and contractors/vendors across COTALAND and the COTA property. This role supports COTA's safety management system through inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and fostering a safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete accident investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct and/or assist with routine inspections throughout the COTALAND property to ensure compliance with OSHA/ASTM/ANSI/NFPA regulations.
• Ensure AEDs and first aid stations are ready for operation and properly stocked.
• Assist departments with risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver safety trainings as needed for various positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work as a team across multiple departments.
• Ability to sit and complete desk work for long periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate in a positive manner with COTALAND guests, employees, and contractors/vendors.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business, including opening, midday, evening shifts, and possible weekend shifts.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Embraces change and fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
• Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 1 year experience with a thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety within a hospitality or entertainment environment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College Degree preferred in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Emergency Management, or other related field.

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate with experience.

About the Company

• Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX.
• The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
• COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.
• COTALAND is an outdoor environment that spans over 30 acres, and is filled with rides, merchandise, and food/beverage establishments.
• Majority of the work will be completed outdoors in which you can be exposed to various weather conditions such as wet or humid conditions, cold or hot temperatures, and other outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to ride operations, music, and guest interactions.

Equal Opportunity

• COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.