Safety & Training Specialist (Chilco)

Idaho Forest Group•Athol, ID

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Training Specialist serves as a key technical resource to develop and implement the health and safety program. Ensures that working conditions at the site meet applicable federal and state laws. Develops and implements procedures and activities that will control and reduce losses at the site. Manages the completion of mandatory training and continuing education, maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Strong communication and presentation skills
Organizational, planning, scheduling and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Intermediate proficiency in Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
Knowledge of safety principles and OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene including monitoring equipment (pumps, dosimeters, calibrators).
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, a post-offer pre-employment physical, and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Responsibilities

Comply with all company rules and regulations.
Provide health and safety leadership and ensure a workplace free from serious hazards with a culture of health and safety across the facility.
Research and stay well informed on new regulations and develop initial recommendations for their implementation. Act as a resource to handle concerns regarding OSHA procedures and compliance.
Train and work with supervisors to perform incident investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up. Administer and ensure compliance with IFG’s post-accident drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Manage new employee safety training and integration into the workforce.
Help maintain and update safety policies and procedures (such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Lockout procedures (LOTO’s)), providing training to supervisors, managers, and employees.
Help maintain chemical product inventory in the SDS management system and assist with plant environmental planning and compliance, including monthly inspections and audits.
Update safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA documentation requirements.
Manage and facilitate the site safety committee.
Initiate contact with and work with vendors to bring training to the facility and schedule offsite training.
Utilize our Learning Management System (LMS) to develop, track, and maintain safety training records. Regularly update supervisors, managers, and superintendent on employees’ training status.
Other duties as needed.