Safety Program Specialist

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Cromwell, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Program Specialist will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the Company’s safety program. This role will perform regular analyses regarding various sub-programs and functions within the safety program in order to improve and facilitate compliance and safe operations throughout the organization. The Safety Program Specialist will regularly collaborate, advise, and take direction from the Company’s Employee Health, Safety and Security Council. The Safety Program Specialist will be required to regularly travel within the state of Connecticut in a company vehicle. Occasionally, out of state travel may be requested or required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; Occupational Safety & Health or a related degree strongly preferred.
At least 5 years’ of experience in EH&S compliance administration within utilities, construction, or another related field required; leadership experience strongly preferred.
At least 10 years of civil construction experience preferred.
Ability to work well with others, respond to conflicting demands, deadlines or emergencies
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, required
Active Driver’s license required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, required

Responsibilities

Develops and implements safety programs such as defensive driving, lockout/tag out, confined space entry, fire protection, CDL Compliance, and other OSHA safety compliance programs
Recommends process and product safety features that will reduce employees’ exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Provides and advises employees on safety and compliance protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies
Conduct accident and incident investigations, develop reports, and analyze trends. Make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
Reads and interprets communication to and within the organization and provides recommendation on safety-inclusive language
Orders suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health and safety and supports employees who suspend such activities
Considers safety policy and process changes and implements as needed, including updates to safety manual
Leads and develops programs such as: NFPA Fire Protection code requirement audits and advice for building issues, Fire & Life Safety audits and program development, Facility code/compliance assessments, and Work From Heights program
Development of new safety policies and procedures for programs that are needed but do not currently exist within the company
Completes JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses) or advises others on best practices for completion
Participate in all safety committees within the organization; take direction from leaders and provide counsel when requested or required
Provide back-up support for EH&S Training Associate as needed
Participate or lead in efforts evaluating new projects for safety measures
Participate in other projects as needed; additional responsibilities as assigned
Attend and represent company at various pre-construction meetings
Additional responsibilities as assigned