Occupational Safety Coordinator

Summary of Job Duties

A safety specialist performs worksite assessments to determine what kinds of risks and hazards exist and whether the site meets all regulatory compliance standards. The duties and responsibilities in this field include investigating occupational or worksite accidents or issues, writing reports based on your findings, and communicating with managers and employees about specific issues that need attention, such as unsafe work practices and failure to comply with health and safety standards. Some safety specialists also conduct training and safety education sessions for workers, such as how to properly use safety equipment or avoid accidents.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in occupational health and safety related field
• Computer competency
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items up to 50 lbs. unassisted; maneuvering 55 gallon drums using a hand truck or drum dolly
• Must medically qualify to wear a respirator and other protective equipment, as needed
• Position requires frequent exposure to hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, biology or a related field, plus 2 years' experience in occupational health and safety or in related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• OSHA’s Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER); 40 Hour initial training with eight (8) hours annual refresher. Will be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it

Other Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply: Resume
• Optional Documents: N/A
• Special Instructions to Applicants: N/A

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check

Benefits Eligible

Yes