Corporate Safety Specialist - Tualatin, OR

Overview

Job Summary : Directs, monitors and coordinates safety, health, and environmental (SHE) and compliance for The Company and companies' regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Directs development and implements all SHE and compliance programs to ensure full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Conducts periodic reviews and audits at Company locations to identify potentially hazardous conditions and recommends corrective actions to location management.
• Manages potential safety impacts in a cost effective manner while adhering to regulatory requirements. Disseminates safety management information to all Company regional locations.
• Interfaces with regulatory development process directly and / or through various trade associations to effect reasonable health, safety and loss prevention laws and regulations.
• Coordinates and participates in key negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Implements programs that reduce lost time accidents at Company regional locations.
• Develops and monitors health and safety programs to increase awareness in all areas of the workplace.
• Manages progress of health and safety supervisors and regional personnel. Monitors progress towards goals, training of location personnel and reduction in Workers' Compensation costs.
• Communicates and disseminates corporate bulletins, policies, programs and provides necessary assistance to regional locations.
• Develops and implements programs to reduce risks at each Company regional location.
• Develops and recommends programs to ensure that all regional locations are in compliance with Company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Develops, implements and manages the key elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) at required Company regional locations.
• Coordinates and facilitates effective incident investigation and reviews with local and regional leadership.
• Coordinates and communicates updated return to work statuses and Workers' Compensation claim information between the site and corporate safety analyst.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Fire Protection Engineering or related technical discipline required.

Work Experience : 4-6 years safety management experience with industry or government, including minimum of two years in plant operations, including process or manufacturing with a direct involvement in safety & occupational health activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Occasionally

Move / Traverse - Frequently

Stationary Position / Seated - Occasionally

Transport / Lifting - Occasionally

Transport / Carrying - Frequently

Exerting Force / Pushing - Occasionally

Exerting Force / Pulling - Occasionally

Ascend / Descend - Rarely

Balancing- Occasionally

Position Self / Stooping- Occasionally

Position Self / Kneeling- Occasionally

Position Self / Crouching- Occasionally

Position Self / Crawling- Occasionally

Reaching- Occasionally

Handling- Occasionally

Grasping- Occasionally

Feeling- Occasionally

Communicate / Talking - Frequently

Communicate / Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions- Occasionally

Coordination - Frequently

Travel Requirements

50% to 60% of the time

Relocation Assistance Provided

Mental Demands

Comprehension : The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures - Frequently

Organization : The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information - Occasionally

Reasoning and Decision Making : The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively - Frequently

Communication : The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues - Constantly

Resilience : The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities - Frequently

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability

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