Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety/Quality Specialist (SQS) is responsible for distributing safety policy to each location. The SQS is responsible for assisting the Regional Managers, District Managers, and Superintendents with training field resources to meet safety and quality goals. The SQS is responsible for assisting with scheduling and holding quarterly safety/quality meetings and/or training. The SQS is also responsible for assisting with scheduling internal and external quality audits.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Consistently monitor safety policy to ensure compliance with the applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain safety/quality policy such that compliance is maintained with the applicable regulations.
• Ensure that each district has access to the most current copy of company safety/quality policy/procedures.
• Provide and assist with training of personnel to cover any recent changes/revisions to policy/procedures.
• Assist with tracking annual safety/quality goals.
• Will approach work place safety and quality through audits, site visits, training, and best managed practices.
• Assist superintendents, supervision, and management in identifying key safety/quality issues in field operations and provide guidance in opportunities for improvement.
• Assist districts with implementing best-managed practices from lessons learned and district-to-district information to improving safety/quality operations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2 years' experience working as Safety administrator or similar role in a construction environment. Ability to work be able to work alone and as a member of a team. Basic math skills, Mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, ability to multitasking, problem solving skills, planning and organizing skills, and the ability to train others required.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer with MS Office products, required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel is required. Employee will frequently be required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards frequently. Employees will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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