Safety Specialist

Responsible for the implementation of company environmental, health and safety programs and procedures for all business units and facilities within the Management Area that comply with company policies and industry regulatory requirements, including reporting. Help ensure conformity to applicable federal, state, and local standards related to environmental compliance and occupational health and safety (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEP, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, etc). Responsible for accident data compilation, abatement, record keeping, safety communication and awareness, and audits of field system(s).

Effectively communicate safety and environmental compliance messages to all levels; provide technical support to front-line leadership & employees on matters related to occupational safety, environmental compliance, and loss prevention.

Assist in performing program audits to continuously check and improve safety & environmental performance, working cross-functionally with the appropriate and affected teams.

Investigate incidents and non-compliance events.

Assist with the collection and submission of data required to satisfy environmental permit and reporting requirements (i.e. Air Permit reports, Tier II, HMBP, etc.).

Liaise with regulatory agencies on matters related to reporting and/or investigating compliance concerns.

Participate in and/or facilitate safety committee meetings as needed.

Identify operational risks and propose preventive measures.

Assist in implementing programs designed to control, eliminate, and prevent occupational disease and/or injury caused by physical, chemical, biological agents or ergonomic factors.

Support manager and coordinate with the Sr Safety Specialist in keeping management abreast of current safety & environmental performance, potential hazards, serious incidents, regulatory inquires and changes to guidelines affecting safety and/or environmental policies and procedures.

Maintain safety & environmental records and other related documentation for designated area of responsibility.

Ensure adherence to industry specific, local, state and federal regulations as applicable.

Know understand, promote and follow company policies.

Coordinate safety & environmental awareness events, evaluations, program deployment, and other related activities.

Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.