Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Gelest is hiring a Safety Specialist at our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Glen Rock, PA
JOB SUMMARY
The Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating, building, and providing training for Gelest staff on EH&S related topics. Additionally, the Safety Specialist will aid the EH&S staff in various tasks including writing SOPs and incident/near miss tracking and investigation.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL TASKS
· Evaluate, build, and edit EH&S training
· Train and mentor members of Gelest in EH&S topics through web-based training and in person
· Maintain training documents
· Maintain the Respiratory Protection Program to include performing respirator fit testing
· Lead the Safety Committee and maintain state certification
· Develop, review, and update EH&S SOPs
· Perform inspections and maintain or initiate repairs to SCBA units, chemical fume hoods, eye wash/safety showers, etc.
· Assist departments with completing JSAs
· Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and effectively eliminate risks
· Work closely with employees in other departments to maintain a positive safety culture
· Investigate incidents, develop root causes, and work with team members to develop solutions
· Participate in the internal audit program for Gelest’s safety management system
· Certify employees on forklifts
· Support corporate EH&S goals
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Ability to speak and write in a clear, informative, and persuasive manner.
· Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and include staff in decision making.
· Ability to train employees at all levels of the organization.
· Ability to react quickly to eliminate risks, identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
· Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
· Mathematical skills, including ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
· Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work activities.
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Occasional travel to the Morrisville, PA site and the need to occasionally adjust schedule to provide training to night shift employees.
· Must be able to wear PPE including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, chemical protective clothing, safety boots, gloves and pass a fit test.
· Must be able to hear/see and respond to all emergency communications and alarms.
· The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual.
· The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
· The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
· The ability to work cooperatively with others and deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers.
· The ability to perform several tasks at once and follow directions or instruction and to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
· The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
· Assist with other duties as assigned.
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Work Location: In person
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