Health and safety specialist

QED Enterprises (QED) was founded on the principles that we provide Quality services to our clients; we strive for Excellence in all that we do;

and we are Driven to meet our customers' missions on time, within budget, and with the exceptional attention to detail our customers have come to expect of QED.

Position Title : Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Duty Location : Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Fort Worth, TX

Employer : QED Enterprises, Inc.

Employment Type : Full-time, Hourly

Start Date : Immediately, Upon Completion of Background Check

Summary / Description : The on-site Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is responsible supporting Health and Safety operations at a federal government facility.

Junior Safety Specialists are responsible for assisting senior staff and / or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.

Operational services include :

Job Responsibilities :

• Review and evaluate injury statistics, identify potential workplace safety and health hazards, and assist in the development of safety plans
• Participate in incident investigations by using Root Cause Analysis, interviewing injured employees / supervisors / witnesses, and suggesting corrective actions
• Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvement measures in safety and health methods, practices, and procedures
• Advise site management, operations, and project / maintenance teams in matters pertaining to compliance with federal, state, local, and site Health and Safety procedures / regulations
• Develop, implement, and execute Health and Safety training programs
• Conduct formal and informal audits of onsite departments, programs, and procedures
• Act as a subject-matter expert in health and safety matters
• Participate in the review of operations, processes, and procedures at the proposal / design phase and throughout implementation to ensure consideration of safety and health issues / hazards
• Provide safety, health, and IH monitoring (confined space, hearing conservation, air flow, chemical, etc.)
• Calibrate and use industrial hygiene sampling instrumentation via appropriate sampling methods
• Actively promote healthy and safe work processes within the facility
• Assist fellow health and safety team members with site safety initiatives and overall implementation of departmental goals
• Participate in departmental meetings and program reviews

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in health, and safety-related field or m inimum 5 years of experience in health and safety role
• Familiarity and prior interaction with regulatory agencies
• Experience with developing and auditing policies and procedures
• Experience developing and providing health and safety training
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and / or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possess a BCSP or CSP certification
• Experience and knowledge of Safety Management Systems
• Experience in manufacturing and / or industrial setting

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Ability to work in dynamic climate conditions and a plant / manufacturing environment
• Lift up to 45 lbs
• Able to perform basic physical tasks (i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing)
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment guidelines
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Please Note - Relocation assistance will NOT be provided for this position. We thank all respondents for their interest in this position;

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, pregnancy, familial status, or any other protected class.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at .

• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
• SBA certified 8(a) business
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor
• Affirmative Action Employer

Last updated : 2024-09-13

Salary : $42 - $42