Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Specialist Division: Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI)

F LSA: Exempt Grade: NA

Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-30%

Revision Date: May, 2025 Reports To: Safety and Environmental Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Safety Specialist is responsible for guiding, influencing, and supporting safety and environmental efforts across multiple locations. Acting as a trusted partner to on-site teams, this individual will collaborate closely with employees and managers to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the employee owner will:

• Lead the development and execution of safety and environmental policies and procedures that align with OSHA, EPA, DNR, and DOT regulations by working closely with local teams to ensure understanding and adoption.
• Plan and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
• Coach and support site leaders and employees in the implementation of safety programs, including fire prevention, chemical handling, and equipment safety procedures.
• Leads forklift training and keeping track of material and re-certifications .
• Prepare/update lockout/tagout procedures for machinery.
• Prepares studies and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Plant inspections – OSHA Compliant – inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Plan and implement the Hearing Conservation Program – schedules onsite hearing tests.
• Plan and schedule, Universal Waste, Special Waste pickups – attend RCRA Training.
• Develop an understanding of applicable regulations and relationships with local agencies. Help implement and maintain an effective filing system that helps demonstrate compliance with legal and other requirements. Mentor others on these regulations and the importance of adherence to requirements.
• Provide information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
• Complies and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies. (OSHA 300 Logs)
• Manages administration of worker’s compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Respond to emergency situations that could occur inside or outside of standard working hours.
• Work closely with leadership team to develop safety/environmental strategies that are integrated with site and company business goals.
• Plan and lead Safety New Hire Orientation Training and lead Safety Team Meetings.
• Lead monthly safety training for employees.
• Continually participate in additional training in safety and environmental fields.
• Some domestic travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Engage in regular, consistent attendance.

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science; or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-5 years of experience in a safety or EH&S-related role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other relevant safety regulations.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES

• Continually participate in additional training in related to Human Resources fields.
• OSHA 10 Hr. class.
• OSHA 30 Hr. class.
• RCRA Haz-Waste Handling
• Professional certifications preferred CSP, OHST, ASP
• Continually participate in additional training related to the job.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear customers and hear instructions from others.
• Must be able to travel by vehicle or plane up to 50% of the workday – Travel as needed

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in production areas.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.