Safety Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Safety excellence is instrumental to the company’s success. Safety, efficiency, and pride in quality are focus attributes of our employees and leaders. The Safety Specialist plays a key role in strategically implementing safety measures throughout all areas of the company’s operations. The Safety Specialist leads strategic execution of front-line safety programs, to achieve a target of zero harm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops, implements, maintains, and assesses the effectiveness of safety programs that comply with OSHA and MSHA regulations and industry best practices.

· Coordinates and facilitates employee safety training.

· Evaluates, recommends, and implements measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous methods, practices, or processes.

· Inspects and evaluates workplace tasks, equipment, and behavior to ensure safety of personnel.

· Maintains training records and progression paths for employees.

· Provides guidance to project leaders about risks and opportunities identified within their operational area.

· Assists project leaders with investigation efforts, following incident events.

· Understands regulatory requirements and remains abreast of changes in regulatory standards.

· Strives for continuous personal improvement by pursuing growth opportunities.

· Directly oversees and guides the initial training and integration of newly hired employees into their roles.

· Assesses PPE need and manages inventories.

· Monitors, coaches, and alerts management to patterns of high-risk tolerance amongst field teams.

· Identifies potential for unfavorable events and proactively intervenes. 

· Leads or participates in formal Risk Assessment & Mitigation processes.

· Other safety-related responsibilities, as may be directed by the Safety Manager.

· Conducts in-field health sampling and advises management on necessary controls. 

· Assists development of Policies, Plans, and Procedures related to safe production.

· Leads continuous improvement efforts.

· Shadows and fills in for Safety Manager in their absence.

· The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

· Knowledge of regulations under OSHA/MSHA and industry best practices

· Knowledge of general site safety preparation techniques and procedures

· Knowledge of safe mobile equipment operation

· Knowledge of adult learning and behavior modification techniques

· Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

· Knowledge of High-Risk Work safety practices

Skills:

· Document writing

· Ability to successfully leverage modern technologies 

· Ability to develop training materials

· Client service and public interaction

· Facilitation/public speaking

· Team building and positive communication

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Effective verbal and listening communications skills

· Ability to communicate effectively in English

· Stress management skills

· Time management skills

Personal Attributes:

· Be honest, trustworthy and respectful

· Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

· Ability to be flexible when warranted

· Demonstrate sound work ethics

· Deal with the public and fellow employees in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

· Be self-directed and self-disciplined

Requirements:

· Must have a valid driver’s license with less than (3) moving violations in (3) years

· Must be able to pass drug / alcohol screenings

· Must be able to lift at least 40lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS

Demands:

The Safety Specialist has a physically strenuous job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and maneuvering heavy equipment and objects. They must strive to ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Environmental Conditions:

The Safety Specialist must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to hazardous substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Sensory Demands:

He/she may at times be exposed to potentially hazardous substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose, lungs, and skin from irritation and infection.

Mental Demands:

The Safety Specialist must work both independently and with the team, and is expected to maintain their schedule appropriately, to deliver on sometimes highly constrained commitment deadlines.