Safety Specialist

We are growing and in need of a Safety Specialist for our VSSI, Inc facility.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits. We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance, a 401k program, a Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

The ideal candidate will be a natural at building relationships, have impeccable organizational skills, the ability to work under deadlines, and understand the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, administer, implement, and coordinate the company’s safety programs to control risks and losses.
• Prepare and conduct safety orientations, trainings, and meetings.
• Responsible for compliance with required training programs and record keeping.
• Coach employees to meet the expectations with regards to the company safety program.
• Assist in the administration and enforcement of the company substance abuse program (drug & alcohol policy).
• Maintain liaison with outside organizations to assure information exchange and mutual assistance.
• Conduct and document safety inspections to ensure compliance with the company’s safety & health program.
• Assist project teams in safety management and confirm compliance with our safety requirements.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and courses to maintain continued awareness of safety programs.
• Understand and interpret local, state, and federal regulations and statutes relative to environmental safety, employee safety, and workers’ compensation to ensure the company is compliant.
• Assist the region in performing root cause analysis for incidents and accidents.
• Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws, regulations, or company policies governing worker health and safety.
• Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions at construction sites to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health and regulations, other state and federal regulations governing the construction industry, and/or company practices and procedures.
• Assist in rehabilitation of workers after accidents/injuries and ensure they return to work successfully.
• Participate in incident management and investigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills and experience with data processing using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Minimum two years of experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with concurrent deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented.
• General clerical skills including light typing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or equivalent from a four‑year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in operations and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.