HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Job Description:
Reporting to the Safety Manager, this position’s primary function is to:
- Perform all Industrial Hygiene activities to include testing, record keeping, and program management to include atmospheric monitoring program and equipment.
- Deliver hands on training on all company safety policies to include mobile equipment training.
- Become a subject matter expert on mills safety policies and programs as to be a resource to mill employees.
- Assist with the mills emergency response policies and program and maintain emergency response equipment.
- Provide direction to employees on all matters of safety, health and security as related to the mill.
- Be proactive in nature towards safety related matters.
- Assist in contractor management of onsite contractors.
- Adhere to HPI/HOP methodology.
- Recommend/implement control to eliminate hazards found in the workplace through IH testing or other job activities.
- Perform other duties as required. These duties will include after-hours response to safety issues.
Minimum Requirements:
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent safety related work experience
- A working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
Skills:
- Applicants must have demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, be a self-starter with a strong orientation for continuous improvements, while possessing the ability to advise, recommend and to delegate.
- Applicant must be customer service oriented; have excellent skills in oral and written communications; possess good negotiations skills; be a team player; as well as prepare and present information to small and large groups.
