Safety Specialist

Omega Morgan, Inc.•West Monroe, LA

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist helps implement Omega Morgan’s safety programs and policies, deliver safety training, and support employees and supervisors in developing risk assessments and mitigation plans. The role manages incidents and accidents, oversees field and facility activities, and conducts safety audits and inspections. It supports the company’s commitment to employee health and safety and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, consistent with Omega Morgan’s overall safety strategy. The Safety Specialist advises and coaches employees on safety protocols and procedures, promotes hazard reduction, investigates and reports incidents, and follows up on corrective actions. The position conducts site audits and training, maintains training records, prepares customer health and safety plans, addresses safety, health, and environmental concerns, and represents the company in client meetings and dealings with outside agencies. It involves work at office and industrial or construction locations, with exposure to varied terrain, weather, equipment, and job-site hazards. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience and industry knowledge.
OSHA 30 certification and Train-the-Trainer qualifications for forklift and rigging.
At least three years in a leadership capacity, with proven experience developing and implementing strategic company-wide safety programs.
Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles and practices, including industrial insurance and risk management in construction, crane, and transportation industries.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing industrial facilities and construction sites.
Knowledge of safety engineering principles and applicable OSHA, DOT, general industry, construction, and other employee safety and accident-prevention regulations.
Knowledge of hazards associated with operations, maintenance, construction, and environmental health and safety in large industrial and construction projects.
Knowledge of accident-prevention techniques and devices, methods for correcting safety hazards, hazardous materials management, and training and employee relations principles.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead by example.
Ability to analyze situations, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and labor-management agreements.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to build relationships and maintain professionalism with employees at various levels and outside representatives.
Ability to deliver presentations, including safety topics and training; gather, interpret, and analyze data; and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a changing environment and explain and support recommendations and decisions.
Computer proficiency with applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good organizational, leadership, and motivational skills.
Experience conducting injury and accident investigations using root-cause analysis.
Mathematical skills equivalent to those required under the degree requirements.
Able to lift 50 pounds, sit for long periods, walk up to one mile at a time, and climb several flights of stairs; occasional climbing or balancing on grated temporary walkways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and rare crawling are required.

Nice To Haves

CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification or equivalent.
Environmental health and safety management experience in the heavy construction industry.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and policies.
Advise and coach employees on safety protocols, programs, policies, procedures, and training.
Lead efforts to reduce safety and health risks through hazard analysis and appropriate controls.
Support event management for near misses, incidents, injuries, vehicle and property accidents, and lost-time events, including investigations, reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up.
Conduct site safety audits and coach employees regarding unsafe conditions, behaviors, and hazards; review employee and contractor safety performance against applicable requirements.
Conduct EHS training and maintain the training database.
Assist with third-party qualifications.
Prepare and maintain customer health and safety plans.
Respond to safety, health, and environmental complaints and issues, including client concerns and OSHA consultation and compliance matters.
Accompany an injured employee for treatment or medical evaluation when needed.
Represent the company at client-sponsored meetings and with outside agencies.
Conduct audits and inspections at customer job sites, with an emphasis on crane and rigging safety.