Safety Specialist - Oxford, AL

Epsilon Industries•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist – Oxford Operations is responsible for providing hands-on safety leadership and support for Epsilon's Oxford manufacturing facility. This position will serve as the primary on-site safety resource for the Oxford operation and will work closely with the Oxford Plant Manager, Production leadership, supervisors, employees, Human Resources, Quality, and the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager to establish and maintain a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment. The Safety Specialist will implement Epsilon's established safety programs and procedures, conduct inspections and observations, provide employee training, investigate incidents, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are completed. This position will play an important role in establishing Epsilon's safety culture as the Oxford facility is brought online and grows. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with employees on the manufacturing floor and must have the ability to identify hazards, communicate expectations, and work with Operations leadership to correct unsafe conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, industrial construction, fabrication, mechanical, electrical, or a related industrial environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Experience conducting safety inspections and hazard assessments.
Experience investigating workplace incidents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
Ability to work independently while following direction from the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to spend significant time walking and working throughout a manufacturing facility.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb stairs and access various areas of a manufacturing facility.
Ability to wear required PPE.
Ability to work around welding, grinding, cutting, painting, cranes, forklifts, heavy equipment, industrial noise, and other manufacturing activities.
Ability to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or other schedules when operational or safety requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field.
OSHA 30 certification.
OSHA 10 certification.
ASP, CSP, or other recognized safety certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience with OSHA recordkeeping.
Experience in welding, fabrication, mechanical assembly, piping, electrical, or modular manufacturing.
Experience with overhead cranes and rigging.
Experience with Lockout/Tagout.
Experience developing and delivering safety training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day safety resource for the Oxford facility.
Maintain a consistent and visible presence throughout the manufacturing operation.
Conduct routine safety walks, inspections, and employee observations.
Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and potential hazards.
Immediately communicate significant safety concerns to appropriate Operations and Safety leadership.
Assist supervisors and managers with correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Promote employee ownership and accountability for workplace safety.
Support the development of a strong safety culture from the beginning of the Oxford operation.
Implement Epsilon's company-wide safety policies, programs, and procedures at the Oxford facility.
Work under the direction of the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager to maintain consistency between Epsilon locations.
Assist with developing and maintaining Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), SOPs, and safe-work practices.
Assist in evaluating safety requirements for new equipment, processes, tools, and facility modifications.
Maintain required safety documentation and records.
Assist with internal and external safety audits and inspections.
Monitor and promote compliance with safety requirements related to: Personal protective equipment (PPE), Lockout/Tagout, Machine guarding, Welding and hot work, Grinding and cutting, Fall protection, Electrical safety, Overhead cranes, Rigging and material handling, Forklifts and powered industrial trucks, Compressed gases, Hazardous materials and chemicals, Housekeeping and workplace organization, Ergonomics, Emergency equipment and access, Shipping and receiving operations, Heavy and oversized material handling.
Work closely with Production leadership to ensure safety requirements are incorporated into daily work activities.
Conduct new-hire safety orientation for Oxford employees.
Coordinate required safety training with the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager.
Conduct toolbox talks and periodic safety training.
Maintain employee training records.
Identify additional training needs based on incidents, observations, process changes, and regulatory requirements.
Assist supervisors in reinforcing safety expectations with their teams.
Promote employee participation in hazard identification and near-miss reporting.
Respond to workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, and property-damage events.
Conduct or assist with incident investigations.
Identify immediate, contributing, and root causes.
Develop recommended corrective and preventive actions.
Track corrective actions through completion.
Communicate incident information to the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager and Oxford Operations leadership.
Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Monitor incident trends and recommend improvements.
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled facility safety inspections.
Document identified hazards and assign corrective actions.
Maintain a corrective-action tracking system.
Follow up with responsible personnel to ensure corrective actions are completed.
Verify that corrective actions effectively address the identified hazard.
Escalate overdue or unresolved safety issues to the Safety Manager and Oxford Plant Manager.
Assist with implementing and maintaining the Oxford facility Emergency Action Plan.
Conduct or assist with emergency drills.
Support evacuation procedures and emergency response planning.
Inspect emergency equipment and safety stations.
Assist with maintaining eyewash stations, first-aid supplies, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and other safety equipment.
Support severe weather and other emergency preparedness activities.
Assist with establishing and enforcing contractor safety requirements.
Monitor contractor activities for compliance with Epsilon safety requirements.
Provide appropriate safety orientation to contractors and visitors when required.
Coordinate with Operations regarding higher-risk contractor activities.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and Epsilon safety requirements.
Assist the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager with OSHA compliance activities.
Maintain required OSHA records and documentation as assigned.
Assist with regulatory inspections and responses.
Stay informed regarding changes in applicable safety regulations and industry best practices.