I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:Plans, implements, and coordinates safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions
II. RESPONSIBILITIES:- Investigates industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures
- Manages job-related injury cases
- Tracks, maintains and reports regulatory safety statistics
- Report or reviews findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing
- Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
- Inspects facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
- Conducts or coordinates worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
- Interviews clients and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents
- Reviews plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety requirements have been met
- Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
- Recommends process and product safety features which will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
- Installs safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation
- Maintains liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, to facilitate emergency responses
- Instructs employees in the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Minimum 10+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, engineering, or heavy industry
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required
- Minimum of 3 years in a safety leadership or management role
- Certified First Aid
- Hazardous Materials Technician Training
- Hazard Communication Certified
- Available for short-term travel
IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:Reports to Director of Quality and Safety
V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures for periods of time
