What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II position at TalentBurst?
Position : Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Duration : 04 Months Contract
Job Description :
Implements, audits, and oversees all safety programs and processes, policies, communication efforts, reporting, administration and accident prevention in accordance with all internal company policies and guidelines
Primary responsibilities for role :
- Perform all responsibilities as defined in previous job level. Develop and utilize subject matter expertise in one of the following safety disciplines : Industrial Hygiene, Construction / Contractor Safety, or Biosafety. Lead investigation teams conducting post-incident reviews of incidents / injuries.
- Follow up to ensure appropriate resolution. Lead initiatives and improvement projects that improve safety results. Complete and publish established monthly safety KPls and reports.
- Develop training programs, workshops, and e-learnings as required by regulation or safety performance. Provide support of annual Shutdown activities including JHA and other permitting, confined space entry oversight, coordinating signage, and daily safety walkthroughs.
- Develop and utilize proficiency on OSHA regulations and industry best practices. Communicate Safety information via Portal updates, electronic safety boards, flash bulletins, and attendance at team meetings. Collaborate with project teams to identify safety and health specifications and design requirements including those with the highest complexity.
- Procure and disperse safety equipment for CAPEX and OPEX projects, maintenance work, and shutdown activities.
- Additional Responsibilities Investigate reported near hits, analyze and trend data, and facilitate resolution of issues.
- Participate in investigation teams performing post-incident reviews of incidents / injuries.
- Follow up on ensure appropriate resolution. Monitor contractor safety throughout the site.
- Administer site supplied PPE programs such as prescription safety glasses, protective safety shoes, respirators, fall protection and hard hats.
- Site Hazard Communication program and ensure it reflects current inventory of chemicals on site.
- Present educational training programs and workshops. Coordinate and oversee site ergonomic program. Be present as Occupational Safety Department during site shutdown activities. Coordinate safety logistics for LA, Emeryville, San Diego, Clayton and RTP facilities.
- Support the Emergency Response Team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state agencies. Ability to develop, strengthen and sustain productive and collaborative working relationships with all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels. Skilled in investigation and problem solving including root cause analysis. Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills. Strong technical writing skills. Able to deliver training programs and workshops.
Education : Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
Experience : Requires >
3 years of related experience.
Experience in the Biotech or Chemical Industry preferred.
Occupational Demands : Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and / or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
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