Safety Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Position dedicated to the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. Our company is rapidly growing with opportunity for future career development and advancement.

Responsibilities:

Communicates with all departments on planning, solution, and training for best practice to properly eliminate or control hazards by use of engineered systems or personal protective equipment
Some knowledge of industry safety standards and the ability to research and learn as needed
Ensures company compliance with applicable state and federal MSHA, OSHA, and internal policy requirements and standards
Conducts observations, inspections, and audits. Prepares reports and communicates unsafe findings to appropriate authorities to address root causes and determining corrective action
Supports and drives the investigation of near misses, incidents, and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence to identify root causes for the purpose of developing corrective and preventative actions
Comfortably communicate and conduct training to employees in group field or classroom settings
Provide first-aid care to minor injuries
Other Tasks as needed
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must be flexible to work hours, and some Saturdays
Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation
Computer skills with some competency in Microsoft word/excel
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders outdoors for an extended period of time

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA-30
OSHA-500
BCSP Certification
Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)
CPR/First Aid