What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Black Box Careers?
Primary Job Roles/Responsibilities:
1. Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
2. Applies the practices and policies of the Black Box Safety Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) manual. Enforces, administers, and manages the Black Box Buddy Policy.
3. Develops and implements and participates in safety and orientation training programs including the Emergency Response Plan for all team members. Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
4. Inspects facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
5. Maintains a record of all safety documents including audits, inspections, Pre-Task Plan (PTP), Safe Plan of Action (SPA), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Submits Site Incident Prevention Plans (SIPPS) as required by customer policy.
6. Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
7. May need to work extended hours or weekends as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities of the Job:
1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Strong understanding of training development and presentation
4. Excellent organization and prioritization skills
5. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Special Training/Certifications/Licenses:
Certified to teach OSHA 10 and 30 hr courses
Work Environment:
May be exposed to construction environments.
Black Box is a leading technology solutions provider. Our mission is to accelerate our customers’ business by valuing relationships with our team members, clients and stakeholders. By continuously growing our knowledge, we remain relevant in the market and are in a superior position to help customers design, deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Through our values, such as innovation, ownership, transparency, respect and open-mindedness, we deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 2,500 team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks.
Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. Black Box does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs.