Corporate Operations Specialist - Safety

Job Summary

Develops and implements a comprehensive safety program to include regulatory compliance, data collection and interpretation, accident prevention, safety training, and presentation of results, actions and recommendations for improvement within the organization. Develops, assigns and/or presents training to employees on safety.  Conducts safety and injury investigations and provides support to help identify root causes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintains understanding of safety requirements per federal and state requirements and develops and manages safety program initiatives regarding the same.
• Develops, assigns and/or presents training to employees on OSHA and company mandated policy and/or procedural topics.
• Conducts accident and injury investigations and provide support to help identify root causes and corrective actions. 
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies and BSE purchasing and branch leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
• Conducts Job Safety Analysis, facility audits for safety conformity and adherence to safety policy and state and federal regulations.  
• Establishes, maintains and strengthens relationships with Safety-related agencies and trade associations.
• Partners with internal and external partners and customers on safety, equipment and compliance issues.  

Non-essential Functions

• Completes formal Root Cause Analysis when required and assist operations personnel in developing and implementing action items. 
• Provides reporting and statistical evaluations and analysis as necessary and presents results to management. 
• Prepares and presents audit results, develops action plans and as needed assists in implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-4-year degree in related field preferred or the equivalent in related work experience. 
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA general industry and construction regulations. 
• Minimum 1-year experience with contractor safety management services, such as ISNetworld, Browz, PICS, etc.
• Experience in safety training development and delivery preferred.
• OSHA 501 Trainer authorization preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. 
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Microsoft Outlook and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and use independent judgment to issues. 
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
   

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
• Use of a computer - Continuously
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.