Safety Specialist

Description

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

VSS International, Inc. a leader in Pavement Preservation has an exciting career opportunity for a Safety Specialist at our West Sacramento Office.

The ideal candidate will be a natural at building relationships, have impeccable organizational skills, and have operational safety experience.

Responsibilities assist the Safety Manager with all environmental, health, safety, and security programs.

Essential Duties:

• Work remotely with minimal supervision from the Safety Manager and senior management
• Enforce company policies & procedures
• Issue corrective action for violations, post accidents, post injuries, post spill & discharges
• Investigate injuries, motor vehicle accidents, spills, discharges, theft, vandalism, property damages and develop report with root cause analysis
• Conduct Environmental & Safety audits on remote project site stockpiles and crews
• Conduct Environmental & Safety audits on plants, office buildings, and storage facilities
• Conduct environmental & safety training for supervisors & field employees
• Occasionally attend and represent company interests in court
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety and security policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and security programs.
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
• Stops operations and activities that could harm staff or equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.
• Prepares and implements departmental budget.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in process safety with emphasis on petroleum pipelines, storage tanks, mills, and transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with  federal, state, and local regulatory agency staff.
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports, permits, and training records.
• Thorough understanding of all applicable government safety and security regulations.
• Must be able to stay composed in stressful situations and incidents

Education and Experience:

• At least five years of safety and/or construction supervisory experience required.
• Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred.
• Preferred experience in fire service, regulatory agency or other emergency response duties

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.