Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager with planning, implementing, and overseeing the company's employees’ safety at work. Exhibits ethical behavior, promotes trust and credibility, prevents legal liability, and supports employee well-being. Helps to ensure that the company is complying with and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. This role will also support the Safety Manager concerning facility responsibilities for the Charlotte, NC Office. Handles confidential information with high integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform job site safety inspections throughout the company’s geographical territory to examine worksites for environmental or physical factors that could harm employee health, safety, comfort, or performance.
• Monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures. Collect data on work environments and implement the worksite improvements in partnership with the Safety Manager.
• Assist the Safety Manager to plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation. Conduct safety training for new supervisors and managers. Utilize internal training software as well as pre-approved outside vendors.
• Assist the management team and field supervisors in the investigation of accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrence. Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents.
• Monitor light duty program: develop jobs, communicate with physician/doctor etc.
• Participate in team meetings and provide regular on-site project presence. Conduct weekly toolbox meetings with every region.
• Assist with safety questionnaires for pre-qualification forms.
• Ensure state, federal, and local safety regulations and standards are met.
• Manage OSHA 300 and 300A logs. Participate and respond to OSHA inspections and audits.
• Assure that forklift or other specialized equipment training is performed and documented.
• Create and distribute quarterly company safety newsletter.
• Assist in the day-to-day facilities maintenance for the Charlotte, NC office, including security, maintenance, inspections, deliveries, vendors. Responsible for minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs.
• Maintain liaison with outside organizations, such as building owners, liability carriers, and the fire department.
• Provide strategic and tactical support for HR and Safety Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are a drug-free workplace. Patterson Pope is a federal contractor.

Experience and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Share and demonstrate Patterson Pope’s core values. Strong Ethics.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of Safety procedures and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Proven leadership experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Active United States driver license and must pass a Department of Motor Vehicle record check.
• Ability to work at heights of up to, and greater than, 20 feet.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Professional experience and associated skills in safety management preferred.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with many different departments.
• Must be comfortable to speak in front of a group.
• Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in occupational health and safety field, biology, healthcare and related majors from a four-year college or university; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of safety, health, or related education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a safety role within a construction, manufacturing, installation, or related environment preferred.
• Coursework in ergonomics, safety management, and industrial hygiene preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Active and valid Driver License from the United States of America.
• Ability to secure and maintain forklift and pallet jack certifications.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certified preferred.
• Additional Safety professional certifications preferred.

Travel:

40% travel to job sites and offices within Company footprint. Will require occasional overnight travel and overnight stays.

Benefits

Patterson Pope offers a generous serving of benefits designed to help our employees be the best they can be. Our benefits include…

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Option to buy Additional Life Insurance coverage for yourself and your dependents

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401k

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Paid birthday holiday

Patterson Pope is an ESOP.