Safety Officer

Safety Officer

The Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment across all company operations within the United States. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies and procedures to minimize risks and prevent workplace accidents. The Safety Officer will conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Collaborating closely with management and employees, the Safety Officer promotes a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement. Ultimately, this role aims to protect employees, assets, and the organization's reputation by maintaining the highest standards of occupational health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety officer or related role within an industrial, construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant federal, state, and local safety laws.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively train and engage employees on safety matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS).
• Experience using safety management software and data analysis tools.
• Background in emergency response planning and crisis management.
• Proven ability to lead safety committees and influence organizational safety culture.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Develop, update, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to the specific operational needs of the organization.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide safety training and education programs to employees at all levels to promote awareness and adherence to safety practices.
• Collaborate with management and emergency response teams to develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and compliance documentation.
• Stay current with changes in safety regulations and industry best practices to continuously improve the safety program.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Investigate workplace injuries, accidents, near misses, and property damage incidents to determine root causes, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and manage Workers' Compensation claims, including timely reporting of injuries, communication with employees, medical providers, insurance carriers, and management, while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor employee injury cases, facilitate return-to-work and modified-duty programs, and track claim trends to identify opportunities for reducing workplace injuries and associated costs.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents, injuries, Workers' Compensation claims, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills:

The Safety Officer utilizes their expertise in regulatory compliance and risk assessment daily to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. Strong communication skills are essential for delivering effective safety training and fostering a proactive safety culture among employees. Analytical skills are applied when investigating incidents and interpreting safety data to recommend improvements. Leadership and collaboration skills enable the Safety Officer to work closely with management and cross-functional teams to implement safety initiatives. Additionally, proficiency with safety management systems and software supports efficient documentation, reporting, and continuous monitoring of safety performance.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with Mills Marine. Benefits are subject to employment eligibility.

Full-time employment

Paid accrued vacation time

Company-paid life and accidental insurance with Supplemental Coverage Options available

401K Plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Legal Resource benefit

11 Company paid holidays

Mills Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mills Marine is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.