Safety Specialist

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Drive personal accountability to improve safety performance across business segments and serve as a liaison between management and employees on safety-related issues.
• Provide safety training to employees, supervisors, management, and safety coordinators, including new hire safety training.
• Conduct facility audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct field safety observations aimed at identifying risks with follow-up communications to supervision and management.
• Select, train, and coordinate the inspection of safety equipment for new and existing job practices.
• Develop and update new and existing safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for providing safety documentation including incident reports, training records to management and supervision.
• Coordinate safety drills and assist with creating and updating emergency response plans to ensure preparedness.
• Provide safety support for operations in the pump station, collection, and treatment plants. Provide safety support for other departments as needed.
• Develop annual training programs and update training materials.
• Collaborate with safety coordinators and safety manager to ensure District safety policies and procedures are being met.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to the safety manager.
• Acts as a coach to safety coordinator and provides guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks and leads projects.
• Occasionally provide support outside of normal working hours.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Preferably in Occupational Safety Management or related field

AND

• Three years of safety-related experience required

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and self-direct work activities with little direct supervision and participate in a geographically dispersed team environment.

• Proficiency with MS Office and PowerPoint required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.

• Strong analytical, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.

• Knowledge of utility operations and construction preferred.

• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.

• Public speaking and presentation skills, ability to engage diverse audiences.

Special Requirements:

• Must obtain the OSHA 511 within six months of employment or assuming the role.

• Must obtain the Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) General Industry within a year of employment or assuming the role.

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.

• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

• Current employees of MSD must have a meets expectation on their most recent performance evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

• Stationary Position: Constantly

• Move/Traverse: Constantly

• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly

• Transport/Lifting: Frequently

• Transport/Carrying: Frequently

• Exerting Force/Pushing: Occasionally

• Exerting Force/Pulling: Occasionally

• Ascend/Descend: Occasionally

• Balancing: Occasionally

• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely

• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely

• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely

• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely

• Reaching: Frequently

• Handling: Frequently

• Grasping: Frequently

• Feeling: Constantly

• Communicate/Talking: Constantly

• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly

• Repetitive Motions: Constantly

• Coordination: Constantly

Work Environment:

• Extreme cold: Occasionally

• Extreme heat: Occasionally

• Humidity: Occasionally

• Wet: Occasionally

• Noise: Constantly

• Hazards: Frequently

• Temperature Change: Constantly

• Atmospheric Conditions: Constantly

• Vibration: Rarely

• Ability to work in both office and field settings, including on-site at wastewater treatment plant

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!