Specialist Risk and Safety

Global Medical Response•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist Risk and Safety is responsible for coordinating safety and risk management activities, including assisting with the development and improvement of organizational processes for creating a safe and healthy work environment where accidental losses are prevented, or their effects are minimized, at a reasonable cost.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in safety and risk management.
Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
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.
Driving record to comply with GMR guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, or Industrial Safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the investigation and reporting of all safety incidents to the Manager of Safety, Health, and Risk Management and other appropriate personnel.
Coordinates the collection of information needed to file a claim.
Regularly visits operational locations and conducts ride-a-longs to observe conditions and identify needs to improve the safety of the operation.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication within the operation at all levels and provides counsel to management on safety and risk management.
Ensures the effective implementation of the GMR Safety Management System.
Serves as a resource to management and employees on exposures to infectious diseases.
Assists in the direction of employee health services regarding immunizations, testing, and post-exposure follow-up.
Ensures posting of the OSHA 300A log.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Adheres to and complies with information systems security. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems.