Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Cook up compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related requirements (federal, state, local, and company).
• Assist team members in work activities.
• Implement EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
• Participate in incident investigations, manage incident documentation and facilitate employee return to work.
• Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to other departments and personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
• Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Keep current on all applicable EH&S related rules and regulations

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety
• Agriculture background, facility operation, and management experience
• Understanding of construction practices and principles
• Experience in the inventory management process
• Ability to complete OSHA 30 hour construction training certification program
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field