Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Facilitate investigation process.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Enter information in internal database in a timely manner.
• Perform observations and audits.
• Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.) to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.).
• Perform specific training as required by the Manager.
• May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other related activities depending on the business unit and location.
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate needs to all levels of the organization.
• Calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Skills

• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• OSHA Compliance (29 CFR 1910)
• Safety Audits
• Safety Observations
• Incident Investigations
• Process Improvement
• Safety Training
• Risk Identification
• Microsoft Word & Excel
• Regulatory Compliance