Sr Safety Specialist

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Role Overview:

This role is to provide overarching occupational health and safetyexpertiseto one of Apex's most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last2decadesApex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve theiroccupationalhealth andsafety,ergonomic,environmentalandengineering goals.The incumbent will serve asaMid - Senior Level Safety Specialistcontractor to theirWichita, Kansasfacility.

This role will be a full-time, onsite position. The client has requested5days a week/8-hour days, with some days covering shift roll over (9am - 5pm).The current role isslatedfor 6 months, with the possibility of extensionbased onperformance,projectneedsand budgetalignment.

The incumbent will executeamajorityoccupational safetyprojects from start to finish.This rolewill routinely involve a BLEND of(1)workplace / shop floorsafetyand riskassessmenttasks,(2)employeesafetyprogrameffectivenessevaluations andcontinuous improvementsupport.

The incumbentinthis safety rolewill also provide project management functionsas needed.Perhaps mostimportantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget andtimeframe.

As a disclaimer, this role is subject to terminationatany timedue to potential client finical and or budgetary restrictions. In turn, the role is also subject to extension.

Your Responsibilities as a Sr Safety Specialist:

• Providingcomprehensiveoccupationalsafetyconsulting services to clients, includingconductingshop floor observations focused onidentifying,assessingand risk-rankingemployeeexposuresto injuryor illness, anddevising solution options aimed at mitigatinginjury/illnessexposures.
• In collaboration withApexclient relationship managers, coordinates and executessafetyprojects within set organizational procedures and standards.
• In close routine collaboration with the external customer, implements and executes an agreed-to service plan.Monitors andreportsprogress on plan completion as directed.Works withnumerousinternal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity.
• Actsas an advisor to the customer onoccupationalsafetyissues.
• Provides input to client relationship managers or business development staff on potential newEHSprojects.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degreerequired-preferably,in a science or engineering field.
• Minimum6+years ofhands-onexperiencerequired,working in the occupational safetyfield, a plus ifthe incumbent has industrial hygiene andergonomic experience as well.
• Examples of desirable(but notrequired) professional credentials:Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP);Associate Safety Professional (ASP);Certified Safety Professional (CSP);Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Experience inmanufacturing-&-assemblyindustries / heavy industrysettingsa plus.Experience in the aerospace and defenseor automotiveindustrya furtherplus.
• Possess knowledge ofoccupational safetyand industrial hygienetechnical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within theoccupational safetyand industrial hygienefields.

Just a few topics where technical knowledge is required:

EMPLOYEE SAFETY:

• Shop FloorHazard Identification Surveys;Job Safety Analysis
• EmployeeAccident Investigations andAggregateInjury Data Analysis
• Machine Guarding
• Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention;Falls from Elevation
• Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety
• Confined Space Entry
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Powered Industrial Truck Safety
• Contractor Safety
• Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding

GENERAL SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required.This position entails routine ongoing work withnumerouscustomer stakeholders - all of whom need to be 'satisfied' with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics.
• Relieson experience and judgmentpaired with the overall work statement provided by the customerto plan andaccomplishgoals.
• Ensurescompliance with allEHSregulations, andkeeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations thatimpactthe organization.
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices
• Experience with data management andreport preparation.
• Valid driver's licenserequired.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite.

SelectKey Performance Indicators:

• Demonstrates the ability towork independently,successfully executingtechnical projects with minimal supervision.
• Customer needs are met ona timelybasisand emergencies are responded to quickly.
• Meets annually established goals forpersonally-generatedrevenue, andutilization%.
• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Job Location:

Wichita, KS

Travel Expectations:

Local only

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Interested? Apply today

* Apex Companies, LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Job Title: Sr Safety Specialist

Req ID: 11401

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