Safety Specialist, Sr.

About the role

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Responsibilities

As the Safety Specialist Sr. you will:

• Report to the EHS Supervisor
• Complete guest and ambassador accident investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that the accident investigation database is updated and that accidents requiring investigation are completed within the assigned timeframe.
• Be able to run reports and collect data to present in monthly departmental safety meetings
• Attend all safety meetings as required.
• Conduct and assist with regular EHS inspections throughout the park to ensure that all departments are in compliance with SEA Safety policies & OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and follow up on corrective actions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 3 years of supervisory experience leading a team of diversely experienced and skilled workers
• Demonstrated experience working with and advising multiple layers of management (supervisors through executives)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting trends to leadership levels preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety or industrial hygiene or related experience preferred
• Proven computer skills in Microsoft or windows based programs
• Over 2 years’ experience in safety, public liability or related fields preferred
• Over 2 years’ experience in a theme park operations preferred
• Speaking in front of large groups of people conducting annual environmental and OSHA compliance training
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Skills

Other important skills for this role include:

• Implementation and standardization of internal company programs
• Job safety analysis - conduct self-inspection programs, contactor safety audits, safety leadership participation
• Assist the E&S Manager in projects and programs such as the SEA Chemical Management Program & selection programs
• Conduct facility audits & inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, documentation & fire prevention efforts
• Regulatory compliance and company directive compliance such as OSHA - Lock-out tag out, Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation, etc
• Facilitate accident investigation completion to ensure accident interviews and evidence gathering for both ambassador and guest incidents are completed timely
• Assist departments in understanding employee target injuries, trend analysis, root cause analysis and take action once root cause is identified
• Identify areas and trends of guest injury and coordinate corrective action
• Understand chemical safety

Pay

Compensation: $17 USD

Benefits

The perks of the position include:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan