Safety Advisor - General Industry

Safety Management Group, LLC•Lebanon, IN

About The Position

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation services. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. SMG seeks a Safety Advisor - General Industry in Lebanon, Indiana. The key function of a Safety Advisor is to prioritize safety at the forefront of their job, put the client's needs first, work effectively in a team setting, be self-managed, and remain flexible in the face of change.

Requirements

10+ years of previous Safety experience
Industrial background with some construction
Previously held a leadership role (i.e., manager/director title)
Experience with new equipment start-up and commissioning of new processes
Understands high-hazard work and can mitigate the risks with limited oversight
Bachelor's degree in safety or related fields preferred
Physical Demands of the job may include: Moving about long distances Ascending/descending stairs and ladders Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period Working in extreme weather Being exposed to loud noises Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in safety or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

Support the site operation teams (Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Warehouse) during commissioning and qualification, and help them transition into start-up mode.
Participate in walk-throughs to identify safety risks.
Attend meetings with project teams to review job tasks for site employees before execution.
Conduct risk assessments for all activities involving site employees to reduce safety risks.
Partner with the project team to review management controls for a safe start-up
Manage checklists and multi-stage verifications related to new operations.
Identify potential issues and reduce risks during the initial stages of transition.
Attend all project update meetings (daily construction huddles, project update meetings) and coordinate with the team to ensure a safe work environment for site employees.
Provide support to Site HSE for HSE program execution activities.