SAFETY SPECIALIST
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$60,000 - $70,000 per hour, DOE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
- Ensures completion of required OSHA record keeping and reporting.
- Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
- Establishes onboarding process and safety training sessions for all site employees and is the process owner for all employee-related safety training.
- Maintain and update all Driver Qualification Files.
- Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
- Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensures EHS programs for contractor oversight and management are in place and effective.
- Participate in review and approval process of new raw materials for R&D and production.
- Lead the emergency response team for any emergency including- first aid and spills.
- Prepare and maintain records of all drug and alcohol tests.
- Reviews accident and incident reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
- At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.
- Safety Certification (SMS, OHST, CIT, ASP, CSP, etc.) preferred. Knowledge of process safety a plus.
- DOT, Hazmat experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT and TCEQ regulations
- 3 to 7 years of Manufacturing experience in a safety role with progressing responsibility and demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
