What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at LE002 Montrose Services, LLC?
A Safety Specialist participates as a member of the Corporate Safety and Safety Services group. The incumbent will perform safety activities including site safety assessments, safety policy/program development, and safety training development and delivery. In performing such duties, a Safety Specialist will provide support to clients and CTEH project managers in the areas of safety, compliance, risk assessment, and emergency response. The successful candidate will apply best practices and compliance requirements for safety to ensure CTEH and client's expectations are met. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage projects with minimal guidance and provide training to CTEH employees and client’s employees as directed or requested. All Safety Specialists shall maintain a response bag with required PPE and appropriate clothing and be subject to on-call rotation 24/7 for emergency response and frequent, extended travel. This position will report to the Safety Supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Provide corporate health and safety support in the prevention of injuries and illnesses Provide corporate health and safety support to maintain regulatory and client safety compliance Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request or in support of TERP; Perform duties safely to minimize threats to self and others in work settings with potential chemical, physical, biological, and safety hazards; Perform (with minimal guidance) site safety activities, including, but not limited to, safety briefings and preparation/review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans; Provide support to CTEH project managers in the areas of safety, compliance, risk assessment and emergency response with minimal direction; Understand and explain the basic and with minimal guidance, the advanced concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the general public, and the environment; Demonstrable ability to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions regarding safety with minimal guidance; ; Demonstrate understanding of compliance and training laws and regulations including preparing presentations and conducting training. Support other service areas as assigned and under the appropriate supervision; Perform all duties according to the ethics of the Safety profession; Demonstrate a professional attitude toward our clients, customers and co-workers which reflects favorably upon the company; Perform such other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene or, Bachelor’s degree in a related science field (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, toxicology, etc.) and completion of an approved safety regulation course within one year of employment Advanced computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform (required) HAZWOPER certification (required – may be obtained post-employment) DISA and TWIC clearance (required – may be obtained post-employment) Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license (required) Ability to obtain a passport Completion of all job specific OSHA training Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including wearing a respirator KEY COMPETENCIES Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure; Ability to understand the basic safety and industrial hygiene concepts of and explain (with minimal guidance) the advanced concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the general public and the environment; Ability to locate, understand and explain (with no guidance) the basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH and state OSHA agencies; Ability to locate and understand the advanced concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH; and, with minimal guidance, explain such concepts; Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a project with minimal guidance. Maintain active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations, keeping current on new ideas and techniques within the field of safety; Demonstrable ability (with minimal guidance) to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions; Ability to function as an Emergency Response Team member when needed; Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions; and, Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language, Conducts work assignments of minimal complexity, usually repetitive, basic work. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, and walking Lifting to 50 pounds several times a day Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time Ability to drive noncommercial vehicles Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120 Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134 Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response; May work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions; May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration; Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and equipment, and physical stress associated with wearing personal protective equipment; May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level; May work on land, sea, or air; May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and Frequent, extended travel. Our Mission CTEH empowers extraordinary teams of experts to help companies, governments, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats to their environment and people. We apply the brightest minds, state-of-the-art science and technology, and conclusive data to resolve complex health, safety, environmental, toxicological, and management challenges. Our experience enables us to manage complex situations better than anyone else CTEH is committed to being an inclusive workplace Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters. 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