Safety Specialist - Fire & Fabrication

About the role

Ferguson is seeking a Quality & Safety Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for quality and safety processes and compliance within a large fabrication branch.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve quality and safety programs while cultivating branch culture to ensure quality and safety “Expected Safe Behaviors” & global rules and guidelines are adhered to by associates.
• Collaborate with management to train, mentor, and coach associates on quality standards and safe behaviors.
• Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documents and distribute to appropriate personnel, ensuring management review is being followed.
• Implement and track all quality and safety compliance training and certifications.
• Prepare and communicate quality and safety analytics/reporting as needed.
• Communicate quality related issues / concerns to the Quality Management Representative.
• Effectively communicate and roll out all corporate initiatives while leading with change management principles.
• Perform safety observations and multiple daily walks throughs to ensure safe behaviors and identify any unsafe conditions.
• Assist and support incident investigations including managing injuries and incidents, ensuring timely reporting in OSHENS and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
• Ensure all environmental and HazMat requirements are being followed.
• Conduct multiple formal safety observations each month and enter results into OSHEN.
• Cook up and chair the Local Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned by management or required by the Quality Council.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant safety and quality experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or OHSAS 18001 preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related program is a plus.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Ability to influence people and work with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse groups, incorporate the input of others to improve processes, and align with internal requirements.
• Committed to developing and empowering others; to accomplish goals through the skills of persuasion, influence, and negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal, presentation).
• Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A passionate, solid team player that works well with leadership and associates to strive for continuous improvement.

Benefits

We care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. Our competitive offering includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. Additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements include mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more!