Are you a servant leader with the ability to mentor, coach, and drive employees to be the best at what they do? Do you believe that safety for our employees is the main priority in maintaining a successful operation?
If so, PSC Group wants you to be an integral part of our leadership team as a Safety and Training Specialist at a large chemical plant in Knoxville, TN. If you are seeking a rewarding career that allows you to drive safety and environmental performance by proactively exploring new ideas and resources, then apply to join the PSC family today!
Schedule: Monday – Friday and must be available for call outs to respond to incidents, if needed (day or night)
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains and updates safety and training procedures
• Maintains all safety and training documents
• Coordinates and drives training in all field level functions
• Provides regulatory guidance and interpretation for safety issues
• Tracks and reports safety and training performance of the site utilizing KPI's
• Analyzes safety improvement areas to provide recommendations and solutions that can be implemented
• Conducts regular field safety observations and creates innovative ideas to improve safety
• Monitors and mentors employees to ensure the following of all safety policies and invites input from each employee to share ownership
• Reviews safety observation data and develops action plans to address industry hazards
• Leads formal incident investigations and produce written reports
• Coordinates meetings to motivate and communicate safety expectations and goals to all PSC employees
• Builds safety presentations and presents material in front of a large group of employees on a weekly basis
• Interfaces regularly with customer's Health, Safety & Environmental contacts
• Facilitates the site safety recognition program and develops effective Lessons Learned packages to be delivered to the employees
• Ensure all employees take their annual physicals and comply with any other regulatory requirements
• Participates in any special safety and leadership training that the customer or PSC management requests
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in a leadership role involving safety, training, HSE and/or operations
• Experience developing safety and / or operational procedures and policies with strong technical writing skills
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Experience in formal incident investigation and lessons learned process
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be innovative, self-motivated and promote a team-oriented environment
• Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Stable work history with good references from past employers
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• PSC is a veteran-friendly company. Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus.

Why join the PSC team?

• Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
• We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
• Check out our online newsletter "The Connection" which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - Newsletter.
• Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do—how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
• Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
• Industry-leading training and development programs

Physical Requirements:
You must be able to:

• Speak, write, read fluent English. Hear and have good vision.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is required
• Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of PPE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.