SAFETY SPECIALIST I

Okaloosa Gas•Valparaiso, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist facilitates the safety program to include safety training, safety meetings, safety committee meetings, job site visits and auditing safety and environmental compliance. Other duties include: hazard recognition, fire protection, OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance, health hazard control, ergonomics, hazardous materials management, environmental protection, accident and incident investigations, advising management, record keeping, emergency response, product safety and/or security. Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

Requirements

High School plus two to five years of HR experience - or Relevant Bachelor’s degree plus minimum one year of experience.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification (Preferred for Specialist I and II; Required for Specialist, Senior)
OSHA 30 certification (Preferred for Specialist I and II; Required for Specialist, Senior)
OSHA 510 certifications (Preferred for Specialist I and II; Required for Specialist, Senior)
HAZWOPER 24 hour+ course (Preferred for Specialist I and II; Required for Specialist, Senior)
Ability to gather data and compile information and prepare reports.
Skilled in performing safety and security inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Knowledge of both general and industry security standards.
Must have ability to interact effectively with the public and emergency response personnel.
Knowledge of emergency and hazard response procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.
Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
Ability to use standard personal computer software products with emphasis on email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and internet browser(s).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, field drawings, schematics, project specifications and perform mathematical calculations at a level required for successful job performance.
Ability to become knowledgeable of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
Ability to become knowledgeable of natural gas distribution and transmission system operations and the District’s O&M and Service manual. Position requires the ability to become knowledgeable of the Florida DOT Utility Accommodations Guide, Florida Public Service Commission regulatory requirements, Code of Federal Regulations Parts 191 and 192, OSHA standards and EPA Waste Stream management standards.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification
OSHA 500 certification
HAZWOPER 24 hour+ course

Responsibilities

Performs safety assessments to identify safety, security, environmental and health deficiencies at worksites (in the field and in the offices) and with vehicles and equipment. Provides feedback including coaching on deficiencies. Maintains a database of all inspections for follow-up analysis and reporting.
Conducts or participates in safety, security and environmental incident investigations, including all accidents, regardless of physical injury. Submits findings to include root cause analysis to executive management.
Makes recommendation on matters pertaining to job safety, OSHA and EPA compliance with the District’s O&M Manual. Participates in annual manual review.
Facilitates Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management, chemical listing and employee education.
Inspects District and Contractor performance to ensure safety compliance.
Conducts Safety Meetings for field personnel and office personnel. Assists in developing the presentations for these meetings.
Facilitates Safety Committee (Safety Advocacy Team) meetings. Debriefs executive team.
Assists in developing, maintaining and overseeing the enforcement of the District’s Environmental, Safety and Health Manual. Assists in facilitating the annual review and updates of the EHS Manual.
Provides First Aid, CPR & AED classroom instruction to employees and outside organizations.
Maintains safety and environmental measurements.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family
BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family
BCBS Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance 100% employer paid
Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
Long Term Disability 100% employer paid
Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Air Ambulance insurance
Pet insurance
Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter
Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
Health Fair 100% employer paid
Wellness Program w/ incentives
Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
Uniforms 100% employer paid
Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement