Safety Specialist - Piketon

Kokosing Industrial•Westerville, OH

24d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist provides field support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing company and client safety and health policies and procedures. The role supports regulatory compliance and continual improvement of company performance consistent with its Core Values. The position works in a high-production construction environment and may require 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
BCSP certification required: ASP, CSP, or CHST.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
Ability to independently prioritize, think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs and policies relating to work safety.
Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of construction-industry safety and health experience is preferred.
Experience with the project types described in the posting is a strong plus.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and other incidents while supporting business unit targets and objectives.
Provide safety and health training and education to company personnel.
Support pre-job safety planning, identify potential hazards, and develop project emergency response plans.
Develop work safety and health plans within required timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policies and procedures.
Independently conduct and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions.
Assist with investigations of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updates on changes to company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members who need assistance, training, or support in meeting company safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Serve as a contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authorities and personnel, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.