Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Safety and Security department in maintaining a safe, healthy, accident-free work environment through performing safety audits and inspections, providing safety education and coaching to employees, and assisting with conducting and / or coordinating safety training. The Safety Specialist will ensure employee compliance with Prince William Water's safety standards and work within the guidelines of governmental regulations. The position also performs technical work related to regulatory requirements and various administrative duties. Overall goals are set, and the worker assists in determining the specific tasks and assignments to be performed. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• Perform safety and security audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards or vulnerabilities and ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Investigate accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct, coordinate, and assist in developing worker training in safety regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Provide safety education and coaching to office and field personnel.
• Assist in recording and maintaining training data, safety audits, and other leading indicators related to compliance recordkeeping and annual goals.
• Assist with developing written safety procedures by inspecting and reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities.
• Assist in developing Job Hazard Analysis for new equipment and non-routine tasks.
• Ensure Prince William Water's emergency and safety equipment is inspected.
• Identify industry practices via research and lead the implementation for continuous improvement to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
• Assist in compiling and submitting accident reports required by regulatory agencies, including OSHA 300 Recordkeeping.
• Assist with the administration of the drug and alcohol program, including random drug testing and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements.
• Assist in conducting regular safety audits and inspections of divisions / departments, including inspecting facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices using job site safety inspection reports to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations, and Prince William Water policies.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Safety Program and OSHA Safety rules.
• Operate a Prince William Water Vehicle.
• May be deemed essential at any time.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills and Experience

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 essential functions.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications do not express absolute employment or promotional standards. They are general guidelines that should be considered along with the job-related selection or promotional criteria.