Health & Safety Specialist
Company: Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc
Location: Mcminnville
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Health and Safety Specialist (H&S Specialist) shall
report to the Senior Health & Safety Manager. The H&S
Specialist position requires a motivated self starter with a team
approach to problem solving. Responsibilities include implementing
safety and programs for assigned location and for minimizing
company liabilities. Liabilities are reduced by establishing and
enforcing effective safety policy and loss control programs;
including developing a culture of proactive engagement to prevent
hazardous conditions through compliance training and implementation
of effective procedures. The H&S Specialist must foster
management commitment to drive appropriate behaviors that prevent
injuries or illnesses in the work place. The position is further
responsible for implementation of company policies, procedures, and
plans related to all health and safety. The H&S Specialist is
responsible for conducting on-site field work associated with
sampling, monitoring, observing, recording, and preparing reports,
records, plans, and results required by regulatory permit, plan, or
agreement.
This position operates within somewhat defined parameters. The
primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all
facets of health and safety management. Providing the highest
quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases
accidents and errors and increases profits.
Essential Functions:
Specific Other Responsibilities (regional, local, compliance,
etc.):
The H&S Specialist must be capable of concurrently handling
multiple projects at multiple locations. Includes oversight and
management of work performed by various consultants and
contractors, as well as coordination with both in-house and outside
legal counsel.
Internal Control Responsibilities:
Supports the Company's Internal Controls process which includes
understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal
controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the
policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the
business. Communicates upward problems in operations,
non-compliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations
or illegal actions.
Interpersonal Contacts:
Internal contacts are by phone, email, and in person with all
levels of personnel throughout the Schnitzer Steel Industries
related locations. External contacts are by phone, in person, and
in writing, including rehabilitation workers, state and federal
OSHA authorities, etc. The H&S Specialist interfaces with
corporate safety, other safety professionals internal and external
to company, vendors, and regulatory agencies for technical
interpretation. From time to time represents the organization at
public and/or private discussions including technical forums,
regulatory hearings, legal actions, or other public meetings.
Maintains relationships with government personnel in regulatory
agencies and outside associations concerned with pollution
abatement. Furthermore, ensuring an open and collaborative
communication style and maintaining professional dialogue with key
business partners (i.e. Regional Directors, Operation Managers,
other H&S peers, Engineer peers, etc.) throughout the
organization is absolutely essential to the incumbent's
success.
Job Conditions:
Occasional air and frequent car travel required to visit multiple
locations (as regionally required). Exposure to physical operations
ranging from office environments to metal recycling yards. Pressure
is experienced in decision making concerning applications of code
requirements versus production requirements. Periodic overtime is
required. Position may have to respond to urgent situations on off
hours and/or weekends and holidays.
Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and over 50
pounds occasionally; walk or otherwise negotiate around physical
barriers as would be found in a warehouse or metal recycling scrap
yard; sit for up to 6 hours per day; keyboard for 1-3 hours per
day; and be mobile for extended periods of time, up to several
hours per day. Visual acuity required to perform close detail work
to input and retrieve data from a computer; read and interpret
figures on reports; conduct physical facilities inspections. The
ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a professional
manner, with all levels of hourly and management employees is
required. Must be able to scale varying heights as necessary.
Qualifications:
BS in Health and Safety, Chemical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
One to two years of related experience required and Industrial
Hygiene experience, with experience in Compliance/Management.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to execute local, territory, and
federal Health and Safety and other government compliance
regulations. This position requires possession of a valid driver's
license and the ability to drive an automobile.
Must be able to balance business needs with health and safety
requirements in a cost-effective manner. Knowledge and experience
in collecting, managing, and analyzing various data and trends in
health and safety behavior and compliance is needed. Must make
recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using
judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies,
procedures, or government law. Effective written and oral
communication skills within a culturally diverse environment
required. Must be personally responsible and accountable for
achieving performance goals as well as those of a team and have a
proven track record of building credible relationships. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience in a manufacturing
or industrial environment preferred. Regional travel required.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required.
All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada
applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all
U.S. new hires.
An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or
any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory
completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This
applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry,
veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or any other protected status under local,
state or federal law.
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