HSE & Safety Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• LEAD COMPLIACE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Manage annual assessments such as Confined Spaces, Waste Minimization Plan, Fire Drill and Map, etc.
• Conduct quarterly inspections such as Hoist, Universal Waste Audit, etc.
• Perform monthly audits such as Hot Work & Fork-Lift, etc.
• Act as a liaison between company employees and contracted Learning Management System (MLS)
• Assist management in planning company training learning paths that will meet training objectives
• Identify any training gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and work with the management team to ensure a resolve IDENTIFY & EVALUATE HAZARDS
• Use experience, historical data, and other sources to review systems where needed
• Evaluate probability and severity of loss events
• Review Loss Event Reports and data, to identify causes, trends, and relationships
• Determine the need for safety surveys and appraisals DEVELOP HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
• Develop, review, update, and train employees on applicable H&S programs and procedures
• Develop methods that integrate safety performance into operations and productivity goals
• Support the management of key H&S programs such as safe
• Monitor industry regulatory trends and partner with senior management teams on OSHA and other regulatory agency preparedness procedures to proactively address potential challenges IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
• Report incidents to site management and corporate management
• Conduct, manage, and track H&S-related training through the GPiLearn training website and other facility records
• Investigation with site personnel of EHS events to include near misses, first aid events, recordable injuries, spills, and security incidents, via root cause analysis
• Ensure effective corrective actions are implemented to address root causes and to prevent the recurrence of a similar incident EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
• Develop methods to evaluate the costs and effectiveness of hazard control program components of systems and organizations towards the overall effectiveness
• Develop or help develop management accountability and audit programs that assess the safety performance of entire systems and organizations and involve both deterrents and incentives
• Continuously measure and analyze H&S performance and recommend appropriate actions
• Special projects as assigned

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to deal with complex safety situations is required.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Have good interpersonal and management skills and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Have demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Have ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Have established project management skills

Experience

• 5 years as occupational health and safety professional experience is required.
• 5 years of experience working as safety professional supporting manufacturing and repair preferred.

Education Requirements

• Degree in Safety or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 10/OSHA 30 or other safety certificates preferred.
• Education or experience in industrial hygiene is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires periods of intense physical exertion, including walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and move material up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb and perform a function up to a 12-ft ladder.
• The position requires reasonable frequent travel #LI-HB1

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Excellent training opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan (If 40 HPW)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus!
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
• Parental Leave