Safety Specialist 2

reliance•Savannah, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is in the Safety job family, which covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing work involving safety, health, and environmental issues anticipating, dealing with, eliminating, or controlling hazardous conditions, exposures, and practices. These hazards may result from human error, equipment, or machine operation and may lead to injuries or damage to property or the environment.

Requirements

5 - 10 years of relevant safety or operations experience required.
High School diploma/GED required.
Broad knowledge of Data Analytics, OSHA Compliance, Safety, etc. practices and key trends required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including innovative and engaging ways to convey messages across the organization required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, building trust and open lines of communication across the organization required.
Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s Policies and Procedures for Safety & Environmental Health preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting strategies, processes and program development designed to promote and achieve a safe and healthy working environment.
Conducting safety compliance audits for compliance to OSHA General Industry regulations 29 CFR Parts 1902, 1903, 1904 & 1910-Occupational Safety & Health Standards and the Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Policy and Procedures manual for Safety & Environmental Health.
Producing Corrective Action Reports based upon audit findings and prioritizing action plan and follow up, as well as monitors progress and completion of noted corrective actions.
Coordinating, supporting, educating and training onsite management in the development and implementation of their safety processes and techniques, when necessary, that continues to guide, elevate and advance operational ownership of their safety process.
Promoting and assisting with operations Accident Prevention Programs, Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis / Determination for effective Corrective Action.
Monitoring OSHA Recordable Accidents / Injuries, Incident Rates and Severity Rates on a monthly basis.
Assisting management with follow up evaluations of progress made relating to corrective actions, if/when required.
Developing & implementing site-specific training programs to reduce workplace accidents.
Assisting each location to properly record workplace injuries on OSHA 300 log.
Organizing, conducting and supporting regional safety committee meetings and safety symposiums.
Helping instill a company-wide culture of safety by management engagement, coaching employees, and promoting commitment to employee safety.
Adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.