Safety Specialist, Sr.

Sea World•Williamsburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! The Safety Specialist Sr. will report to the EHS Supervisor and complete guest and ambassador accident investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions. Ensure that the accident investigation database is updated and that accidents requiring investigation are completed within the assigned timeframe. Be able to run reports and collect data to present in monthly departmental safety meetings. Attend all safety meetings as required. Conduct and assist with regular EHS inspections throughout the park to ensure that all departments are in compliance with SEA Safety policies & OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and follow up on corrective actions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3 years of supervisory experience leading a team of diversely experienced and skilled workers required.
Demonstrated experience working with and advising multiple layers of management (supervisors through executives) required.
Proven computer skills in Microsoft or windows based programs required.
Speaking in front of large groups of people conducting annual environmental and OSHA compliance training.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting trends to leadership levels preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety or industrial hygiene or related experience preferred.
Over 2 years’ experience in safety, public liability or related fields preferred.
Over 2 years’ experience in a theme park operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete guest and ambassador accident investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure that the accident investigation database is updated and that accidents requiring investigation are completed within the assigned timeframe.
Run reports and collect data to present in monthly departmental safety meetings.
Attend all safety meetings as required.
Conduct and assist with regular EHS inspections throughout the park to ensure that all departments are in compliance with SEA Safety policies & OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and follow up on corrective actions.
Implementation and standardization of internal company programs.
Job safety analysis - conduct self-inspection programs, contractor safety audits, safety leadership participation.
Assist the E&S Manager in projects and programs such as the SEA Chemical Management Program & selection programs.
Conduct facility audits & inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, documentation & fire prevention efforts.
Regulatory compliance and company directive compliance such as OSHA - Lock-out tag out, Personal Protective Equipment; Hearing Conservation, etc.
Facilitate accident investigation completion to ensure accident interviews and evidence gathering for both ambassador and guest incidents are completed timely.
Assist departments in understanding employee target injuries, trend analysis, root cause analysis and take action once root cause is identified.
Identify areas and trends of guest injury and coordinate corrective action.
Understand chemical safety.