Patterson Pope

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager with planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's employees’ safety at work.. This role will also support the Safety Manager concerning facility responsibilities for the Charlotte, NC Office.. Monitor light duty program: develop jobs, communicate with physician/doctor etc.. Maintain liaison with outside organizations, such as building owners, liability carriers, and the fire department.. Coursework in ergonomics, safety management, and industrial hygiene preferred.

health and safety specialist

SUMMARY:The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager with planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's employees’ safety at work. Exhibits ethical behavior, promotes trust and credibility, prevents legal liability, and supports employee well-being. Helps to ensure that the company is complying with and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. This role will also support the Safety Manager concerning facility responsibilities for the Charlotte, NC Office. Handles confidential information with high integrity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:<ul><li>Perform job site safety inspections throughout the company’s geographical territory to examine worksites for environmental or physical factors that could harm employee health, safety, comfort, or performance. </li><li>Monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures. Collect data on work environments and implement the worksite improvements in partnership with the Safety Manager.</li><li>Assist the Safety Manager to plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.</li><li>Conduct new hire safety orientation. Conduct safety training for new supervisors and managers. Utilize internal training software as well as pre-approved outside vendors.</li><li>Assist the management team and field supervisors in the investigation of accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrence. Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents.</li><li>Monitor light duty program: develop jobs, communicate with physician/doctor etc.</li><li>Participate in team meetings and provide regular on-site project presence. Conduct weekly toolbox meetings with every region.</li><li>Assist with safety questionnaires for pre-qualification forms.</li><li>Ensure state, federal, and local safety regulations and standards are met.</li><li>Manage OSHA 300 and 300A logs. Participate and respond to OSHA inspections and audits.</li><li>Assure that forklift or other specialized equipment training is performed and documented.</li><li>Create and distribute quarterly company safety newsletter.</li><li>Assist in the day-to-day facilities maintenance for the Charlotte, NC office, including security, maintenance, inspections, deliveries, vendors. Responsible for minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs.</li><li>Maintain liaison with outside organizations, such as building owners, liability carriers, and the fire department.</li><li>Provide strategic and tactical support for HR and Safety Department.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li>Share and demonstrate Patterson Pope’s core values. Strong Ethics.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety regulations and policies.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.</li><li>Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of Safety procedures and policies.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Proficient in technology and equipment used in inspections.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.</li><li>Must have excellent customer service skills.</li><li>Proven leadership experience required.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize.</li><li>Active United States driver license and must pass a Department of Motor Vehicle record check.</li><li>Ability to work at heights of up to, and greater than, 20 feet.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.</li><li>Professional experience and associated skills in safety management preferred.</li><li>Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with many different departments.</li><li>Must be comfortable to speak in front of a group.</li><li>Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders.</li></ul> Education and/or Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in occupational health and safety field, biology, healthcare and related majors from a four-year college or university; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of safety, health, or related education and experience.</li><li>A minimum of three years of experience in a safety role within a construction, manufacturing, installation, or related environment preferred.</li><li>Coursework in ergonomics, safety management, and industrial hygiene preferred.</li></ul> Certificates and Licenses: <ul><li>Active and valid Driver License from the United States of America.</li><li>Ability to secure and maintain forklift and pallet jack certifications.</li><li>OSHA 30 certification preferred.</li><li>First Aid, CPR, and AED certified preferred.</li><li>Additional Safety professional certifications preferred.</li></ul> Travel:40% travel to job sites and offices within Company footprint. Will require occasional overnight travel and overnight stays. Supervisory: This position has no direct reports. Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work at heights of up to, and greater than, 20 feet.

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