Safety Technician

About the role

The Safety Technician at Ferroglobe is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager in implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe workplace through compliance with health, wellness, environmental, and safety laws. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail to identify and mitigate potential hazards, effectively communicate the importance of safety to employees, and proactively discover opportunities for safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the facility at the beginning and end of each shift to assess the workplace for potential hazards.
• Maintain daily communication with employees and management regarding safety needs and requirements.
• Identify and remediate any discovered safety issues, adopting preventive measures.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of safety, environmental, and health issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws and procedures.
• Identify and recommend solutions to safety issues, and support the adoption of preventive initiatives.
• Assist the Safety Manager in accident investigations and implementing corrective action measures.
• Work on safety-related projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Manage contractors as needed.
• Train new hires and current employees on safety topics.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, or related field, or relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of safety, environmental health issues, laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks assigned by management promptly.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach.
• Availability to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Powerpoint.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and objectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of safety, environmental health issues, laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks assigned by management promptly.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off.

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Schedule

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