Site Safety Representative

Enviri Corporation•Blue Grass, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials. Responsibilities include the administration and oversight of the Health and Safety program of Harsco Reed Business to support operations and plant management to identify and eliminate risks in the workplace. Ensure a safe work environment; to help develop and administer required HS policies/procedures, division and compliance recordkeeping, OSHA and local regulations, safety training for all employees including contracted employees and make recommendations where additions may be needed/required. Effectively maintain compliance with the Harsco Safety Strategy and applicable regulations and standards of safety management practices as they relate to our businesses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from college or university or equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in a Health and Safety position
Technical writing a plus.
Must have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
Experience completing State/Federal/Local safety compliance reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Metrics and data driven. Must be able to interpret and speak with data.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Must be able to identify problems and then select the methods that will provide the best chance of solving them.
Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health & Safety
Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
Exceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skills
Strong management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively and provide direction to highly skilled individuals within the department
Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions
Must be responsive and have excellent attention to detail skills

Responsibilities

Ability to identify risks and conduct the appropriate risk assessments, advise operations, and assist in resolving those risks.
Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues and problems as well as recommending developmental and implementation strategies to resolve them.
Develop and conduct all required OSHA and Company safety related training (i.e., safety practices, worker’s compensation procedures, fire prevention, appropriate handling techniques of chemicals, toxins, equipment, etc.) to ensure compliance with safety regulatory related regulatory requirements.
Routinely conduct facility EHS inspections independently and/or with other business partners for detection of existing or potential accident/health hazards with follow-up to ensure corrective and/or preventative measures are implemented.
Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and work with appropriate team members to best align with OSHA (i.e., provide appropriate signage, barriers, etc. in hazardous areas).
Provide technical support on issues relating to environmental, safety and cost reduction projects.
Monitor operations and tasks performed by all employees’ that may impact safety and health related activities.
Conduct injury and accident investigations to include report preparation and equipment damage assessments using risk analysis.
Ensure that all corporate safety policies, procedures and programs are current.
Prepare and maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping and reports for Company and regulatory agencies. Maintain Company safety files and monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the division and Corporation.
Keep abreast of industry trends and changes in workplace safety standards.
Must be a strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams to reduce injury rates for the entire division.
Maintain relevant EH&S logs and documentation.
Provide assistance and advice on EH&S issues to make recommendations to facility management.
Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.