Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist assists in coordinating and overseeing the administration of the Company's safety program, development and promotion of company-wide safety awareness programs, and compliance with various workplace safety regulatory agencies for all Company locations. 

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists in coordinating and overseeing the handling of workplace safety issues to provide a safe working environment for employees, customers and vendors for all Company locations. Serves as Company liaison in coordinating Company's safety issues with the Company's insurance representatives, respective regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, NFPA, Bureau of Fire Prevention and other state, county and local governmental agencies), and works in conjunction with Environmental Supervisor as needed.

2. Assists with development of workplace safety policies and procedures intended to promote safe practices, and reduce and eliminate safety hazards. Promotes safety policies and initiatives to increase awareness, encourage all employees to report unsafe working conditions, and partners with managers to correct unsafe working activities. Serves as a member of the Company's Safety Committee and Accident/Incident Review Committee.

3. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation of various regulatory reports and inspections in a timely manner and in compliance with various regulations (i.e. OSHA, etc.).

4. Reviews and updates Company's Contingency/Emergency Response Plan and Injury Prevention Plan. Serves as Emergency Coordinator and member of the Spill Response Team.

5. Conducts investigations of Company's aircraft incidents and work-related injuries and illnesses. Recommends and develops policies and practices directed at reducing aircraft incidents and employee injuries.

6. Coordinates Company's First Responders Team and responds to medical emergencies, as necessary. Maintains company access and inventory of first aid materials to ensure adequate supplies throughout the facilities. Recommends training for First Responders Team members.

7. Works with Professional Development Team to develop and deliver training for various safety related programs and activities.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: N/A
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.; repetitive motion; tolerates standing, bending, walking and sitting
• Environmental:  Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent required
• Minimum three years of experience and/or course work in the areas of workplace safety, OSHA regulations, and emergency medical procedures required
• Previous management of workplace safety programs preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)