Safety Specialist jobs in Grand Forks, ND

Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Field Safety Specialist
  • Loram
  • Thief River Falls, MN FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Field Safety Specialist

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Department: Environmental Health & Safety

    Reports to: Manager, Field Safety & Health - North America

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

    Responsible for recognizing and evaluating safety and environmental risks for field operations, and for implementing control measures that are designed to mitigate those risks resulting from human error and equipment operation. Serve as a safety and environment resource for field employees.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Safety Environmental Compliance

    • Lead and Conduct Field Management Safety Audits designed to identify Mechanical and Operational rule compliance
    • Validate field safety compliance through pin-pointed interactions with field labor based around Loram Operating Rules and the Eight Life Changing Decisions
    • Drive incident investigations, completing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action planning and roll out to Field Operations
    • Identify field opportunities to better streamline Process Control / Best Practices / Occupational Health Surveillance
    • Optimizing Field Safety Leadership with stabilized efficient communication through "I LEAD" - (I Learn / I Engage / I Apply / I Deliver) engagement structure.
    • Continued, validated day to day safety performance of field personnel to ensure operating compliance with FRA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.

    Safety Environmental Management

    • Collaborate with Safety Leadership on Fleet Safety Analytics to pinpoint focused action plan around Accidents / Injuries / Interaction and Root Cause Analysis
    • Identify top tier customer counterparts, FRA field officers, to ensure joint safety audits are conducted, ensuring defined action items to better educate and ensure overall compliance
    • Proactively lead communication with Learning and Development / Field Operations to mitigate downtime though credential management
    • Hands on "Coaching / Teaching & Mentoring" of safety compliance with General Laborers, Operators, Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents and Field Assistant Managers
    • Attend and participate in Loram and customer safety meetings and seminars

    Behavioral Competencies:

    • Safety Intervention
    • Approachability
    • Empowerment and Delegation
    • High Impact Communication
    • Building Partnerships
    • Values Based

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Operations, Transportation Safety Administration, Occupational Health

    Experience: 1-2 years relative safety experience. 3 years railroad knowledge and experience.

    Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Attention to detail, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization,
    • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),
    • Ability to work with others through complex situations
    • Excellent decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability and willingness to support Loram's safety critical mission, therefore, be available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week on a 6 week on 2 weeks off rotation, or 3 weeks on and 1 week off. This includes after hours, weekends, and holidays.

    Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and Maintain railroad safety training and certifications

    5 years combination of education and experience in safety management, railroad, or occupational health

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    This position is considered a safety sensitive role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Up to 100% travel including international, using any method of transportation.
    • Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
    • Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
    • Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and hear.
    • Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
    • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

    Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

    REV: November 2023


    About the Company:
    Loram


    The railway track maintenance industry is a business dominated by just a handful of highly specialized firms. One of the global leaders in the industry is Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. For over 60 years, Loram has been building track maintenance machinery, and through hard work and dedication, has become a leading supplier of railway maintenance equipment and related services. Loram's services include rail grinding, shoulder ballast cleaning and ditch cleaning programs. Loram's primary benefit to our customers is to provide preventative maintenance service and extend the life of railway tracks, resulting in a safer and more cost effective method of rail transportation. Loram is comprised of a fleet of over 100 highly sophisticated machines, designed and built by Loram, that operate on all types of railroads, passenger lines and transit systems throughout North America and around the globe. Loram's global footprint includes work in over 20 countries, including China, India, Australia, Brazil, Columbia, the United Kingdom, Germany and South Africa and India. Today, Loram is still a privately owned company and has grown to employ over 1000 employees around the world. Loram's headquarters are located in the beautiful Northwest suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota.



    Company Size:
    1,500 to 1,999 employees


    Industry:
    Transport and Storage - Materials


    Founded:
    1954


    Website:
    https://jobs.loram.com/


  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
  • Retrax
  • Grand Forks, ND FULL_TIME
  • About us: At Retrax, a RealTruck company, we take pride in our reputation for providing innovative and high quality retractable truck bed covers. We love what we do and thrive on the disciplines of de...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Consumer Safety Inspector
  • USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Thief River Falls, MN FULL_TIME
  • Duties YOU WILL/MAY: Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting nonco...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Food Inspector (Slaughter)
  • Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Thief River Falls, MN FULL_TIME
  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available - click Learn more about this agency below for more info VACANCY INFORMATION: (Thief River Falls, MN) Establishment: M425 - Northern Pride, Inc., Thief River Falls, MN. ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Clinical Safety Manager - Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
  • Medpace, Inc.
  • Munich, ND OTHER
  • Job Summary Our European activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Clinical Safety Manager to join our team in Munich. This position plays a key role in th...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Food Safety & EHS Manager
  • Dakota Ingredients
  • Devils Lake, ND FULL_TIME
  • Food Safety & EHS Manager Dakota Dry Bean Overall Responsibility: Maintain the established food safety program and employee safety program Position Alternate Tasks: Must be able to take on the roles o...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker
  • Aldi
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker. As a me...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Delivery Driver - Home Daily - Average $75k+/Year + Sign-On
  • Sysco
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Sysco is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Delivery Drivers! Average $75,000+ First Year - Sign-On in Select Locations* Local Route...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Stocker
  • Aldi
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker. As a me...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Stocker
  • Aldi
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker. As a me...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver - Agriculture
  • CHS, Inc.
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Back to search " Truck Driver - Agriculture Job ID: 13855 Location: Grand Forks, ND, US, 58203-1449 Date posted: Mar 17,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker
  • ALDI
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Enhance the ALDI customer shopping experience in a collaborative team environment as an ALDI Cashier or Stocker. As a me...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Management Trainee Program
  • Buckle
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Summary Buckle is searching for the next leaders in retail and sales. As a Management Trainee, you will work directly wi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cardiac Cath Lab - Cath Lab / Interventional Technologist
  • Trusted Health
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamline...
  • 1/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grand Forks is 74 miles (119 km) north of the Fargo-Moorhead area and 145 miles (233 km) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grand Forks is on the western bank of the Red River of the North in an area known as the Red River Valley. The term "forks" refers to the forking of the Red River with the Red Lake River near downtown Grand Forks. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.09 square miles (52.03 km2), of which, 19.91 square miles (51.57 km2) is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) is water. Since it is in one of the flattest parts of the world, the city has f...
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