Safety Specialist - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Fosters, directly and indirectly, by action, example and training, a comprehensive safety program throughout the Portland Large Parts Campus. Monitors potential health and safety conditions of the workplace; identifies problems, recommends solutions, and ensures that the on-going safety system is corrected to incorporate the changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8-10 years of related and progressively more complex experience.
Required transportation with a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30
HAZWOPER 40
Hazard Identification
Hot Work knowledge
Confined space rescue or supervisor certification
Chemical Safety
Ergonomics
Emergency Response
Root Cause Methodologies

Responsibilities

Develops and audits safety procedures, practices and activities that support business goals and objectives
Implements, through supervisors and managers, an effective safety performance tracking and measurement system.
Collaborates on a scheduled basis with management/departments to interpret the results and effects of the corrective actions
Support and investigates incidents at multiple sites
Leads line supervision and Safety team members in the development of required revisions to existing procedures, rules and regulations
Keeps abreast with technical developments and OSHA related regulations that affect the safety considerations for operations.
Incorporates new information into existing operations, where applicable
Leads the review of all incidents.
Responsible for effective operations record keeping and OSHA document compliance, and working with Workers Compensation and management to mitigate future incidents
Serves as an advisor to safety committees at multiple locations
Consults with Engineering and Maintenance departments on major plans and specifications for new or proposed changes in process, equipment or methods and reviews for compliance with safety standards before acceptance or use
Collaborates with supervision in the administration of the Light Duty Work Program and in the assignment of eligible employees in accordance with established practices
Drives safety requirements to Engineering and Maintenance departments regarding outside contractor’s safety requirements
Maintains knowledge of the Corporate Loss Control Program, manuals, rules and regulations and in proper communication of such programs, rules and regulations
Assists and advises supervisory staff in proper administration of the Corporate Loss Control Program, including, but not limited to: Discusses complaints and suggestions received in writing relating to safety conditions with the affected supervision
By observation of physical conditions and work practices, detects lack of conformity with the Loss Control Program and drives the corrective action with supervision
Provides technical training on observing unsafe acts to management and supervision and monitors the training effectiveness