Safety Specialist

Payrate: $37.00 - $39.00/Hour

Summary:
The Safety Specialist will be responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs that ensure compliance with statutory requirements and promote safe and healthy working conditions at all corporate locations. This position will be the primary SHE contact for multiple R&D facilities; 20% travel is expected.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Stay current with safety and environmental regulations. Develop and implement corporate and local safety, health, and environmental programs in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as Company requirements.
• Author new corporate environmental and safety policies/guidelines as needed; develop training and communication plan to roll-out these new policies/guidelines, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance.
• Develop and implement (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company, and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations as needed, and develop materials for these presentations.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs.
• Coordinate and implement the safety program for routine construction projects. Attend project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters. Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies. Make recommendations and obtain permits and equipment as necessary.
• Conducts safety and environmental assessments to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations for abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes; conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintain up to date on SPCC Plans and site air-permit requirement. Conduct applicable inspection and release mitigations.
• Track safety KPIs and prepare reports and presentations for corporate leadership.
• Utilizes safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis that identifies safety trends, including problem areas and provides recommended solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
• Lead safety advisory council meetings for on site or work procedure safety. Be the go to safety lead for your designated area(s) and field inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of JHA's (Job Hazard Analyses) for both routine (operation and maintenance) and non-routine tasks
• Point of contact for all Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies for service locations. Coordinate audits and agency inspections.
• Maintain and update site-specific emergency response action plans and procedures.
• Implement and manage contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.

Education & Experience

• BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Sciences or Engineering
• 3 years in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial operations experience with involvement in SHE programs

Minimum skills required:

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT experience is a plus
• Current working experience with regulations relating to power tools; hot work; PPE; lock out tag out; confined space
• Ability to interface effectively with governmental agencies, regulating boards, third parties, contractors, and lawyers
• A working knowledge of air, water, and waste federal and local regulations and active experience in SPCC plans, air permits, and fire code requirements
• Previous experience in leading multi-departmental projects involving SHE programs
• Demonstrated experience in leading safety investigations to resolution
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must have high level of initiative, and ability to often work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to comfortably interact with employees at all levels in the office and shop floor
• Must have ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and plan daily work in an unstructured work environment
• Must be able to lead project teams across the company
• Possess organization and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Must maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude with co-workers, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must be willing and able to work in both corporate office and field environment
• Must be willing and able to carry a company provided cell phone and respond as needed on a 24/7 basis

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $37.00 - $39.00 per hour. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.

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