What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist I - Construction position at WSSC Water?
The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. This position provides onsite day-to-day support within the Commission at various locations. They conduct incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
- Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts and advises of proper corrective actions to be implemented by field crew supervisors.
- Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts on contract projects to advise project management of proper corrective actions to be implemented to mitigate safety and health hazards on the job.
- Conduct safety audits/inspections at various WSSC water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Conducts safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
- Reports health concerns to the Occupational Hygiene Manager; coordinates preventative measures accordingly
- Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future
- Assists location coordinators during fire and other emergency evacuation drills
- Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
- Creates and distributes safety communications
- Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations
- Provides any safety-related support requested
- Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends
- Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
- Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities
- Performs related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
- Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, MDE, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
- Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle/mobile equipment operation, use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years experience associated with environmental safety and health programs
OR
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 7 years experience associated with environmental health and & safety programs
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $87,771 - $149,448