Safety Specialist

U.S. Venture, Inc.•Colonial Heights, VA

About The Position

Responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing safety exposures that represent unacceptable loss to the corporation resulting from personal injury, accidents, property damage and regulatory penalties. This position will serve as the primary contact for Safety related issues and will ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, as well as company mandated policies and procedures. Travel is required in this position. This role will travel up to 75% and is eligible for our mileage reimbursement program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety with 3-5 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience or Associates or Technical degree with 5-8 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience
Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels.
Working knowledge of workers’ compensation and transportation laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels.
Working knowledge of fire protection/prevention codes and standards and industrial hygiene fundamentals
Ability to communicate with all levels from laborer through senior management to develop program support
Aptitude to work within government/regulatory guidelines and with agency personnel
Ability to identify, appraise and analyze loss producing conditions and practices
Proactive in designing and developing appropriate safety and risk related programs and policies
Capable of team-oriented problem solving
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint
Honest, open, trusting-building professional that stimulates cooperation and communication between associates and management
Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
Ability to travel to different location of U.S. Venture required
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for Safety & Health related issues
Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures
Design new and maintain existing company policies and procedures and help company divisions and departments with implementation
Design and conduct Safety & Health training
Design and conduct periodic audits to check compliance with Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures, striving for continuous improvement
Ensure all records are maintained in compliance with all Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures
Keep abreast of new laws and regulations in the Safety & Health field
Keep abreast of new technologies and programs in the Safety & Health field and make recommendations for adoption to the appropriate managers.
Drive timely completion of corrective actions associated with near-miss incidents, injury investigations, physical hazards, compliance inspections and audits
Assist company leadership and associates in understanding Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, standards, and concepts to prevent workplace injuries, occupational hazards and non-compliance.
Coordinate occupational health monitoring activities for associates (i.e. respiratory, noise, and chemicals) in connection with operations
Manage, direct, and coordinate claim activities in workers compensation, liability, general auto liability, and property
Manage annual service instructions, programs, and audits with property and insurance carriers and brokers
Interpret and resolve loss control survey reports or recommendations by related insurance specialists