Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist

The Doe Run Company•Boss, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring health and hygiene programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with OSHA standards for lead, cadmium, and arsenic, managing exposure to hazardous atmospheres and gases, overseeing the change house, enforcing division PPE requirements, and supporting the EHS group. The position is located at the Buick Resource Recycling Division in Boss, MO.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3 years of industrial safety or occupational medical experience.
Prior experience drawing blood and properly submitting lab samples for testing.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient knowledge of OSHA regulations and health, hygiene, and safety best practices.
Proficient in first aid, health screening, and workers’ compensation coordination skills.
Proficient in attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills to maintain health and safety records.
Ability to effectively communicate safety instructions and concerns to employees and management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred.
COHC, PFT, CPR, and First Aid, preferred.

Responsibilities

Train employees to identify and manage health hazards, and understand safety rules and requirements through classroom sessions, safety meetings, and individualized counseling.
Advise and guide employees regarding mandatory health, hygiene, and safety standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.
Review, update, and implement site health, hygiene, and safety plans as required by OSHA or as necessary to eliminate or reduce hazards.
Conduct routine and follow-up safety inspections of work areas for regulatory non-compliance and safety hazards and document any identified issues; provide guidance on appropriate resolutions and recommend disciplinary action, if necessary.
Respond to medical or safety emergencies and handle first aid cases, and assist in seeking medical care as needed for job-related incidents that occur during normal working hours.
Initiate reporting to internal workers’ compensation personnel for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Perform routine medical and health screenings (such as biological monitoring, physicals, and drug screens), prepare safety reports, and gather required health, hygiene, and safety information.
Collect hazard analysis and sampling (such as noise, chemicals, ergonomics, etc.).
Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
Other duties as assigned.