Safety Specialist 3 - Millersport/Central OH

Kokosing Industrial•Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist provides field support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members in implementing company and client safety and health policies and procedures. The role supports regulatory compliance and continual improvement of company performance in accordance with the company’s Core Values. The position develops and implements injury and incident reduction strategies; provides safety training; supports pre-job safety planning and emergency response planning; and develops work safety and health plans. It also leads safety meetings and training, performs and documents audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations, and helps implement corrective and preventive actions. The Safety Specialist assists with incident investigations, communicates regulatory and company requirement updates, and coordinates safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third parties. When the Company Safety Manager is unavailable, the role serves as a contact for federal, state, and municipal safety or risk management authorities, including OSHA. The position is based in the field and requires working in a high-production environment, including nights and weekends, with workweeks of 50 or more hours. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
Ability to prioritize independently, think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment for 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs and policies related to workplace safety.
Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
BCSP certification required: ASP, CSP, or CHST.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of safety and health experience in the construction industry is preferred.
Experience with the project types mentioned in the posting is a strong plus.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illness, and other incidents.
Provide company personnel with training and education regarding safety and health requirements.
Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans for projects.
Develop work safety and health plans in a fast-paced environment and on time.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policies and procedures.
Independently initiate, perform, and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations.
Communicate and facilitate implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Assist in investigating injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updates on company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members who need assistance, training, or support to meet company safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.