Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Safety Specialist opportunity for our customer, UCOR, in Oak Ridge, TN

GRADE: 22-27

Pay Range: $22-$79

Closing Date: 03.30.2022

Job Number: SAR9303

Job Title: Safety Associate to Sr. Safety Specialist II

Job Title: Safety Associate

Grade 21

Education: Associates degree preferred and/or a safety and health related certification(s) such as CHST.

Experience: 4 years of relevant experience in health and safety

Job Title: Safety Spec I

Grade 22

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: Entry-level position, some relevant internship experience preferred

Job Title: Safety Spec II

Grade 23

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 2 years of experience required. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, OHST and/or CHST).

Job Title: Safety Spec III

Grade 24

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 4 years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, and/or CHST), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification.

Job Title: Safety Spec IV

Grade 25

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 7 years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) preferred (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, and/or CHST), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification.

Job Title: Sr. Safety Spec I

Grade 26

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 10 years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) required (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, CHST, and/or SMS).

Job Title: Sr. Safety Spec II

Grade 27

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or other related degree required, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 12 years of experience. Relevant professional certification(s) required (i.e. ASP, GSP, CIH, CSP, CHP, OHST, CHST, and/or SMS).

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises, consults, guides and assists a sector, division, region or a corporate department in safety, health, and environmental matters
• Conducts surveys, audits, investigations, and gathers information and data as may be required
• Creates, evaluates, and administers the safety program to address inadequacies within a program to include the creation and presentation of training programs for management, supervision, or employees
• Has demonstrated knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, or company policies and procedures
• Has demonstrated knowledge and ability to create, evaluate, and administer company policies and procedures concerning safety, health, and environmental matters. Initiates and maintains safety awareness programs and fosters such programs to improve awareness
• Develops and maintains professional relationship with regulatory, client, and contemporaries to foster professional image of the company
• Administers safety, accident prevention housekeeping, environmental and other safety- related programs Provides guidance to management through interpretation of the company OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
• Inspects, monitors, and evaluates the project safety programs for value and effectiveness
• Has the knowledge to develop programs that will address inadequacies in the safety and health program
• Establishes specifications for safety, health, and fire protection equipment
• Maintains liaison with the owners' representatives, insurance carriers, the safety and health community in the area,
• and the corporate safety department
• Conducts investigations of project accidents and obtains and protects collected data
• Maintains records, reports, and documents required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements
• Acquires and maintains safety awareness programs and fosters the awareness of such within the project
• Creates and administers an orientation program for the project employees
• Plans and coordinates safety and health classes for craft and supervisory employees
• Conducts, directs, and assures regular inspections of the work place to evaluate for accident and fire prevention
• measures
• Analyzes safety problems and recommends solution to those problems.
• Conducts evaluations of specific areas to detect safety, health, or environmental conditions
• Conducts routine inspections, monitoring, and analysis of work areas. Has knowledge of all equipment used.
• Prepares, maintains, and retrieves reports and documentation concerning the portion of the safety program assigned
• Develops safety awareness and fosters this awareness throughout the company or project
• Accepts assignments within the safety department and performs specific duties as may be required
• Researches and assists in the development of safety policies both on the project and company level.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner, and, if supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Edgewater offers the opportunity to structure benefit packages to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning on DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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