Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist Reporting to the EHS Manager, the primary responsibility of the Health & Safety Specialist is to be the primary contact for EHS efforts in one or more business areas (distribution, manufacturing, technical service, and/or facilities, etc.). Primarily, the support will include addressing EHS concerns/questions, facilitating corrective actions, performing risk assessments, conducting training, participating on investigation teams, documenting standards and programs, analyzing and reporting on trends, assisting with worker’s compensation, and regulatory reporting. You will work with EHS and site management teams and assist as needed to standardize across all sites in the Americas. You will work with teams that are passionate about protecting the safety and well-being of employees and protecting our environment. Let’s talk about Responsibilities Comply with ResMed Safety Policies and Procedures Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility Ensure and evaluate site adherence to ResMed policies and programs Ensure compliance to OSHA standards, such as Lockout Tagout, Hazard Communication, and Machine guarding. Conduct risk assessments / Job Hazard Analysis Conduct site wide trainings on ResMed safety policies and procedures Conduct new hire/visitor safety orientation Assist with safety program development and documentation Manages inputs/updates to safety database and document control systems Assist site management in completion of incident reports and investigations Develop job-specific safety training to meet site needs Provide technical advising in support of Safety Team activities Advise and support First Responder Team activities Maintain safety records Maintain and promote near miss reporting programs Manage site SDS library Analyze injury and near miss trends Conduct site inspections/audits Lead safety gemba walks and address findings with site management Maintain data to support tracking of weekly and monthly EHS metrics Other responsibilities as assigned by management Assist EHS Manager with programs for Distribution, Manufacturing, Technical Service, and office operations in the Americas Support distribution wellbeing initiatives Ability to travel 10-15% Other duties as assigned Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task. Strong professional communication skills, both oral and in writing. Ability to lead others. Strong knowledge of safety programs and General Industry OSHA Regulations Intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint EHS experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments Preferred: Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience. EHS experience in manufacturing and distribution environments Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment The employee should possess the ability to: Prolonged standing or in stationary position Wear all required personal protective equipment Ability to lift/move/transport items up to 30 pounds Ability to move about the facilities Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. We commit to respond to every applicant. Resmed (NYSE:RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in more than 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed. #J-18808-Ljbffr