Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe workplace without risk to health
• Ensure the workplace satisfies health and safety requirements
• Proactively prevent and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation and manual handling risks
• Investigate accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventable measures
• Report or review findings from accident investigations and facilities inspections
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Work with the Safety Manager to conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
• Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents
• Communicate safety policies with customers
• Act as safety resource contact for site managers on multiple projects / jobs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• A bachelor’s degree in safety related program preferred
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in safety and/or compliance functions required
• Prior experience in ash management, waste, civil-type construction or related environment preferred
• An OSHA 510 certification required
• A familiarity with OSHA 1926 standards and requirements
• A working knowledge of heavy equipment and excavation safety
• A knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• An experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Position Requirements

• Ability to use electronic equipment such as computer, cell phone and handheld radio for communication with supervisors and co-workers
• A flexible work schedule: nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear and see naturally or with correction
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Subject to loud noises
• Subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
• Effective communication skills