Regional Safety Specialist

Job Summary

Executes, at the branch level, the Border States employee-owner and fleet safety programs effectively.  Performs at an expert level in the core elements of the Border States safety program, to include branch assessments, regulatory inspections (fire extinguisher, forklift, etc.), fleet maintenance, safety inspections, and training.  Monitors branch performance on key safety metrics and assists in staying current on regular safety activities.  Collaborates with the safety department, regional operations leadership, and the area director to ensure branch safety expectations are achieved. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains an understanding of Border States safety programs, basic safety practices, and any customer-specific safety requirements.
• Travels to each branch regularly to conduct planned schedule of employee-owner and fleet safety inspections.
• Functions as the first point of contact for significant safety incidents to provide in-person guidance to the branch personnel and provide updates to leadership.
• Plans and coordinates programs and processes to reduce and eliminate injuries and environmental damage in the workplace.
• Influences branch leadership to better understand and practice safety routines and processes.
• Recognizes, assesses, and controls safety and health hazards in the facility, and works with internal departments to minimize occupational health and safety risks and manage compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conducts comprehensive safety assessments and provides corrective actions.
• Ensures the branch is compliant with all current safety regulations.
• Conducts fleet maintenance spot inspections and works with the branch to facilitate correction of identified vehicle defects and follows up to ensure compliance.
• Facilitates necessary basic safety training (new employee safety orientation, WorkPartners, forklift training, drivecam coaching, etc.)

Non-essential Functions

• Acts as site safety liaison during large project efforts (warehouse reorganization, branch move, etc.)
• Coordinates with safety personnel to provide additional field-level feedback on policy/program documents, Job Safety Analyses, etc.
• Performs other safety functions on as-needed basis directed by the area director, regional operations leadership, or the safety department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in relevant area or two-year business/trade degree and at least 2 years work experience.
• Minimum of 3-years of prior safety experience preferred. 
• One year minimum experience in safety training development and delivery preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety, OSHA general industry and construction regulations.
• Experience with contractor safety management services, such as ISNetworld, Browz, PICS, etc. preferred.
• Safety certifications (i.e. CSP, GSP, etc.) preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. 
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, Microsoft Outlook and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to influence others.
• Problem/situation analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal daily direction.
• 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.