Safety and Environmental Specialist

SMS group Inc • Osceola, AR

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About The Position

The Safety and Environmental Specialist is responsible for driving EHS and lean improvements across assigned service center by identifying and culling system deficiencies and failures. Grow your career with responsibilities that include developing a culture of safe behavior, risk recognition and abatement, leading incident investigation, championing safety training efforts, and ensuring compliance to applicable regulations and industry best practices. Come join our growing team today!

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: o Microsoft Office Suite/ Proficient in Excel/ PPT
• Other skills required:
• 1-3 years of overall professional experience in management and/or related discipline.
• Experience with development, management of safety systems across multiple locations o Project management skills required to keep projects on target
• Demonstrated success in implementing and complying with corporate policies.
• Demonstrated success in achieving results, using team driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest among remote site locations. o Knowledge of federal/state/ local safety regulations
• Ability to communicate and exercise positive interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license 3
• Must be able to travel 50%

Nice To Haves

• Lean experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Transform an improving safety program to a work class safety program
• Champion overall safety responsibilities for the assigned region
• Promote safety as continuous improvement program and ensure employees are constantly committed to this process
• Maintains a strong shop floor presence, engage employees, promote improvement opportunities and forge relationships with employees at all levels
• Address specific employee concerns and questions.
• Coordinate, participate in, and maintain records for all mandatory and non[1]mandatory safety training. This will include any retraining required.
• Workers Compensation:
• Medical treatment / drug screen for injured employee
• Notification to management. If employee is taken off site for medical treatment, ensure proper follow up
• Review restrictions (if any) with Supervisor and Employee o Accident investigation report (Safety Portal)
• Participate in Injury Review meetings
• Review Accident Investigation and Safety Alert with all employees.
• Monitor employee progress (Return to work) (days restricted/lost and release to full duty). Provide updates in the Safety Portal
• Incident Investigation (non-injury):
• Drug screen
• Incident Investigation Report in Safety Portal
• Review with facility Management and Hourly Employees
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings
• Participate in weekly Safety conference call
• Monitor progress of shop safety projects.
• Collect, track, and maintain Safety Observation records.
• Review and all shop inspections entered into DEC. Schedule repairs when necessary.
• Maintain file of crane interference work permits.
• Review, update, and maintain JSAs 2
• Complete annual PPE certification and upload to JJ Keller
• Complete annual forklift observations and upload to JJ Keller
• Complete LOTO audits and upload to JJ Keller. (Minimum of annually.)
• Shop inspections:
• Daily walk through (Visual)
• Monthly (more detailed) inspection
• Quarterly lifting device inspection. (Contracted out, but records must be updated, reviewed and maintained.)
• Weekly eyewash / safety shower
• Every six months – Fall protection equipment
• Review and maintain SDS (HazCom) program
• New SDS review and labeling requirements
• Maintain SDSs in Total SDS program
• Shop labeling inspections.
• New employee safety orientations.
• Review shop specific policies annually and make changes where appropriate. (Ex. Emergency Action Plan, SPCC plans
• Maintain environmental records in Comply Assist program
• Maintain the days without lost time sign at the location
• Maintain other location signage (Ex. Pipe coding, PPE requirements, Danger areas, etc)
• Vehicle accident reporting
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Packages to fit your needs – Effective after 30 Days
• Life insurance coverage equal to 1.5 x annual compensation at no cost to employee.
• Pro-Rated Vacation after 30 Days & Paid Holiday Time after 30 Days
• 401K Contributions after 30 Days/SMS Match after 6 Months/100% Vested after 30 Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Saving Accounts Available
• College Savings Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• SMS provides employees with all PPE and Tools
• Great Employee Discounts (Hotels, Flights, Rental Cars, Theme Parks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level