Safety Specialist( Swing Shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

About The Position

The Safety Specialist fosters a comprehensive safety program throughout the Portland Large Parts Campus through actions, example, and training. The role monitors workplace health and safety conditions, identifies problems, recommends solutions, and ensures ongoing safety systems are updated to incorporate necessary changes. The position supports safety operations at multiple sites and works closely with management, supervision, Safety team members, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
8–10 years of related, progressively more complex experience.
Valid driver’s license and required transportation.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.
HAZWOPER 40 certification.
Hazard identification knowledge.
Hot work knowledge.
Confined space rescue or supervisor certification.
Chemical safety knowledge.
Ergonomics knowledge.
Emergency response knowledge.
Root cause methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and audit safety procedures, practices, and activities that support business goals and objectives.
Implement an effective safety performance tracking and measurement system through supervisors and managers.
Collaborate regularly with management and departments to interpret performance results and the effects of corrective actions.
Support and investigate incidents at multiple sites.
Lead line supervision and Safety team members in developing required revisions to existing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Stay current with technical developments and OSHA-related regulations affecting operational safety, and incorporate relevant information into operations.
Lead reviews of all incidents.
Maintain effective operations records and OSHA documentation compliance, and work with Workers Compensation and management to mitigate future incidents.
Advise safety committees at multiple locations.
Consult with Engineering and Maintenance on major plans and specifications for new or proposed changes in processes, equipment, or methods, and review them for compliance with safety standards before acceptance or use.
Collaborate with supervision on administering the Light Duty Work Program and assigning eligible employees according to established practices.
Communicate safety requirements to Engineering and Maintenance regarding outside contractors.
Maintain knowledge of the Corporate Loss Control Program, manuals, rules, and regulations, and communicate applicable programs and requirements.
Assist and advise supervisory staff in administering the Corporate Loss Control Program.
Discuss written complaints and suggestions about safety conditions with affected supervisors.
Observe physical conditions and work practices to detect nonconformity with the Loss Control Program and drive corrective action with supervision.
Provide technical training to management and supervision on observing unsafe acts, and monitor training effectiveness.