What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Specialist- Carpinteria position at Securitas Security Services?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implement provided Health and Safety programs and initiatives at the site level including but not limited to:
- Site metrics
- Audits and risk assessments
- Awareness training
- First Aid/CPR/AED training delivery
- Incident investigation
- Ergonomic interactions
- Investigate employee safety concerns.
- Reports any deficiencies in the above to the regional lead. Responds timely to additional requests from the regional lead or EHS managers.
- Travel to offsite events, perform event safety risk assessment and provide health & safety support for events.
- Coordinates the site Emergency Response Team (ERT): Recruit and train ERT members
- With assistance from required parties, implement facilities site wide evacuation drills.
- Assist Return to Office initiatives
- Respond as needed during “after hours” emergencies.
- Conduct incident investigations. Complete reports and submit to appropriate party.
- Maintain site EHS metrics and distribute as required.
- Collaborate with Security and Workplace to monitor standards and regulations.
- Conduct regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) audits and inspections in a timely manner and submit them to the appropriate party.
- Track and report progress on corrective and preventative actions arising from monitoring activities and incidents.
- Make sure sites have easy access to EHS documentation such as Safety Data Sheet binder, Evacuation maps, etc. (coordinate with IFM partners as needed).
- Using provided meeting technology, schedule and facilitate a variety of meetings to disseminate gathered information.
- Maintain a client service approach to problem solving health and safety concerns.
- The functions listed above describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
- All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
- Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
- In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
- All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a reliable means of communication, such as cell phone.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Must have a high school diploma, secondary education equivalent, or GED.
- Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- College degree with sufficient training, experience or combination in Health & Safety. Minimum of 1 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of reporting procedures.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, as well as SharePoint.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have a current passport or be able to obtain one.
- Able to travel (international or domestic, as required) approximately 25% of the time or more, occasionally with limited notice.
- Able to work evening or weekend hours when required, such as during an emergency or high-priority event.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to receive direct or indirect instruction in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form, and act upon such instruction to accomplish a given task or project. In the event of unclear instruction, must have the ability to ask for clarification without prompting.
- Competent writer; exhibits knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented workplace where judgment and professionalism were necessities.
- Capably work under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach with both internal and external customers.
- Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
- Ability to create and revise documentation with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented environment with quickly changing requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas of business.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to be an effective team member and handle projects responsibly.
- Strong customer and results orientation.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Required ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.
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