Job
Health & Safety Specialist
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Shelton
State:CT
Salary/Rate:$100,000 - $120,000 per year
Business Sector:Engineering
Job ref:JF527786418
Post Date:April 18, 2024
Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide.
We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Shelton, CT.
As a Health & Safety Specialist your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:
Health & Safety:
- Responsible for reinforcing and influencing an already strong safety culture by performing all Health & Safety regulatory compliance activities, including training and records management for employees (evaluate and/or design tests and courses; facilitate planning with training personnel including outside Subject Matter Experts, oversee employee compliance with assigned training, facilitate and deliver monthly safety training at offsite locations). Must be hands on. Willing to travel to company facilities New York State and Connecticut to build and maintain relationships with all staff- 40-50%.
- Inspect company projects and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance with established regulations.
- Design and implement programs to improve company safety and reduce near misses and/or accidents.
- Maintain Health and Safety manual.
- Provide regular updates of safety statistics, status of safety programs and regulatory compliance activities.
- Review and approve Health and Safety work orders.
- Manage and inform internal safety committees. Conduct investigations for accidents and near misses, propose actions to avoid future issues, communicate and monitor those recommendations are implemented.
- Provide expertise to Human Resources on OSHA requirements where there is shared responsibility.
- Train and coach employees to identify hazards, perform tasks safely and to follow rules to reduce risk. Use influence style vs authoritative style.
- Provide budget, forecast information, and administer department spending.
Knowledge:
- Prioritization skills and the ability to manage numerous and complex processes simultaneously and assess risks.
- Awareness and ability to apply decision making tools and techniques, purchasing practices and procedures, inventory management including spare parts and controls, pipeline safety Operator Qualification requirements.
- Knowledge of OSHA and related Health & Safety regulations, and Health and Safety program design and reinforce an already existing strong safety culture.
- Advanced computer skills including records management systems and web-based learning systems.
Experience:
- Must have B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Detailed understanding of OSHA regulations and Operator Qualification rules preferred.
- Understanding of Performance Metrics and their application to safety and enhanced operational excellence.
- Experience managing Field Technician Team in DOT compliance is a plus.
DETAILS:
- Duration: Direct Hire
- Location: Shelton, CT
- 40-50-% travel required to build and maintain relationships with staff and reinforce already existing strong safety culture.
- Salary: $100 to 120K Plus bonus DOE
- Must possess excellent driving record as incumbent will be assigned company vehicle
- Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.