Job Summary
A support member of the management team that provides tactical support to field operations to ensure compliance with company policy, client requirements, government regulations, and state/local laws.
Functions
Assists with the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures
Ensures manuals, policies, and procedures are in place and in adherence to regulations and company expectations.
Collaborates with field project teams, fellow safety professionals for customers, sub-contractors, and consulting firms to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
Executes the safety vision and plan for the company and mentors the staff and employees in achieving that vision.
Conducts or coordinates employee training in areas of safety, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Develops and assures adherence to site-specific Safety Plans.
Leads and documents appropriate risk/hazard assessments.
Conducts corresponding follow-ups and implementation of corrective action items to minimize and/or eliminate incidents that have the potential to cause harm to one of the Company's employees, contractors, or visitors.
Effectively communicates the health and safety goals, objectives, performance expectations, and metrics throughout the facility.
Partners with HR and insurance underwriters to identify opportunities for improved safety performance and cost reduction on premiums.
Performs and administers safety audits and inspects job sites, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Oversees facility safety inventory including supplies, equipment, and training materials.
Analysis and utilizes data to set safety priorities and develop action plans
Qualifications
Working toward/achieving a two or four-year degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related subject required
Working toward/achieving CHSO, OHST, ASP or CSP, CIH
Demonstrated 3+ years’ experience in a safety position
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health regulations.
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent problem solving and investigation skills with a focus on root cause analysis and development of sustainable corrective actions
Models the core values of the company
Builds High trust work relationships at all levels
Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals.
Knowledge of business and financial concepts.
Ability to analyze and present data and interpret it into actionable information
Driving to various geographical locations, which will be in different locations/clients each day
Sitting or standing for long periods of time may be necessary
Walking; crouching; hearing; smelling
Visual acuity to perform activities such as reading and making observations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent project and time management skills
Ability to travel including some overnight stays
Since the position works primarily for clients in our commercial, industrial, and construction segments, the following will be necessary:
Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
Ability to work in temperature extremes
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
Ability to climb stairs and ladders
Ability to work non-traditional shifts on occasion