What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at TI Fluid Systems?
Duties And Requirements Of The Job
- Develop and complete training on environmental, health, and safety related topics.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Adheres to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
- Ensure work instructions reflect current legal requirements and best practices in environmental and safety management.
- Lead incident investigations in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Ensure timely submission of root cause analyses and corrective action plans following incidents.
- Manage the Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure comprehensive conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, company policies, procedures, and established objectives and targets.
- Conduct required environmental testing, including stormwater, drinking water, and air quality sampling.
- Monitors objectives and targets with associated tracking methods.
- Monitor and report utility usage including waste, electricity, water, and natural gas.
- Maintain accurate records and input data into Credit 360 to support sustainability goals and regulatory reporting.
- Perform risk assessments and hazard analyses on equipment and processes.
- Monitor chemical inventories and manage SDS documentation.
- Support the creation and maintenance of emergency response plans and spill prevention protocols.
- Track and report on EHS performance KPI’s.
- Serve as a point of contact for environmental and safety matters.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement safety improvements.
- Foster a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.
- Ensure strict adherence to serious 7 safety policies.
- Lead daily safety walks across the facility to proactively identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and engage with employees on safety concerns.
- Manage the Cority incident tracking system to log, monitor, and close out safety events and corrective actions.
- Organize and lead monthly safety committee meetings to review incidents, discuss safety concerns, and promote employee involvement in EHS initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Proven experience managing EMS programs and ISO 14001/ISO 45001 compliance.
- Strong understanding of regulatory testing and environmental and OSHA compliance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Approximately 50% of time will be spent on the production floor conducting safety walks, inspections, and employee engagement.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during facility inspections and safety walks.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Comfortable working in industrial environments including exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, and reach as needed during inspections.
- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.