Health and Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Reporting to the Global Health and Safety Director, this role will provide assistance in the ongoing development and maintenance of the company’s health, safety and environmental program. In addition, this role will provide administrative and organizational support to the departmental managers and field/site supervisors with a focus on consistency across all operations.

Duties & Responsibilities- Revolves around 60% Safety Admin, 40% Travel to Site

· Liaise with H&S Director to plan and deliver informational and educational safety information across the organization

· Maintain and enforce the company H&S management system; this includes policies, procedures, and legislative compliance to ensure the policies and procedures are up to date.

· Conduct weekly job site inspections to minimize unsafe work conditions and practices to prevent near misses, incidents and accidents. Address and implement workplace safety changes as necessary.

· Prepare inspection/audit reports for management outlining the results of all job site inspections at the day of the audit/ inspection.

· Coordinate all aspects of H&S department meetings such as sending invites, attending and sometimes leading meetings, taking meeting minutes, etc.

· Upkeep Health and Safety training records across all platforms. Arrange and/or deliver training programs to ensure legislative compliance. The distribution of training programs may include safety talks to support the organization as needed

· Delivery of all communication of H&S bulletins and Safety boards located in all locations.

· Develop and implement H&S training programs, such as weekly safety talks, as required by law or as directed by Health and Safety Director.

· Responsible for field operations including but not limited to sourcing and supplying safety materials and PPE and providing information as necessary for correct usage.

· Ensure the security and confidentially of all Corporate H&S information. Use discretion when providing sensitive information to those inside and outside the organization

· Actively participate in site toolbox meetings to ensure H&S concerns and questions are addressed and answered

· Promote a respectful environment for all employees.

· Assist Managers/Supervisors with accident investigations and reports.

· Help with Fleet management and company vehicles.

· Report findings to department heads/managers and supervisors along with recommended corrective actions.

· Assist site supervisors with development of site emergency/rescue plan as required.

· Work on projects and tasks as assigned by Health and Safety Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Collage or university degree in occupational Health and safety

· Three to five years of prior safety experience with HVAC/Construction field experience preferred.

· Knowledge of Federal and State safety rules and regulations. Ability to understand and apply all OSHA regulations and guidelines.

· Ability to train, influence, listen and motivate the team.

· OSHA Training

· Experience with Microsoft Office

· Clean DMV Driving Record

· HVAC knowledge a plus

· Ability to work under minimal supervision and must be a self-starter.

· Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

· Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraint.

· Willingness to travel on occasion, primarily to NH, VT, MA, NY, and other job sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

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Day shift

Work Location: In person