Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

MP Systems has a new opportunity in Ham Lake, MN!

This position will review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and project safety in conjunction with supervisory personnel.  


Responsibilities: 

• Design, modify, and coordinate safety programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury and disease
• Facilitate the enforcement of adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals and comply with corporate safety program standards.
• Travel to various work sites around Minnesota and occasionally further.
• Helps with implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations and MP Systems policies.
• Documents and tracks safety-related incidents, accidents and injuries, and assists with conducting investigations of the same 
• Ensures that all required safety records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted to comply with all internal processes and comply with all local, state and federal regulations along with company policies.
• Provides signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential or and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to such hazardous conditions
• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Assists with preparation of materials and evidence for company use in accident reports, reviews and insurance investigations.
• Assist in the review, evaluation, and analysis of work environments and design of programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury or accidents. May assist in inspections and hazard reporting consistent with our policies and regulations governing the safety of individuals.
• Partners with the Branch team to ensure that the work sites have all the required safety, first aid and fire prevention equipment and that they are in good working conditions.
• Perform pre-construction project reviews to ensure all customer and company requirements are met.
• Perform pre-construction site visits to ensure all customer and company requirements are met.
• Work with project team to develop a pre-construction safety plan which addresses PPE, work practices, hazard elimination and hazard recognition.
• Ensure that the company is staying abreast of new safety issues in the industry in order to react and implement adjustments as soon as possible.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work practices.
• Provide safety training and education programs for employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing refresher courses
• Maintain records of safety training, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and used.
• Promote a culture of safety by leading by example and encouraging safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine causes and implement corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues
• Collaborate with supervisor on worker’s compensation claims management to minimize company exposure.
• Coordinate and lead the branches’ accident review meetings as necessary.  
• Participate in company’s accident review meetings, as requested.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Prior experience in the electrical or construction field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct effective training sessions and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills

MP Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veterans/Females are encouraged to apply.