Health & Safety Specialist III

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

- Fire Alarm/Suppression Systems. Serve as the Lead Fire protection liaison having responsibility for fire alarm and fire suppression systems. Respond to fire alarms. Tests and maintains fire alarms and suppression equipment. Review and provide guidance to GRDA Leadership on proposed building occupancy changes and construction projects. Serve as the coordinator for relevant contractors for installation upgrading of panel / hardware / software.

- Emergency Preparedness/Response. Prepare emergency action plans to facilitate the actions of employees during an emergency. Conduct drills and training to ensure that employees are prepared to respond to an emergency. Work with the Environmental Department during emergency responses to prevent or mitigate the release of pollutants. Provide support during disaster response events.

- Property Insurance. Work with GRDA leadership to develop recommendations or corrective measures as needed from insurance providers.

- Industrial Hygienist. Identify hazards in the workplace. Develop and implement measures to remove or mitigate the potential dangers associated with the occupational hazards. Tests and maintains industrial hygiene equipment, confined space monitors, and other detection and sampling equipment. Must be able to conduct Occupational noise sampling and develop mitigation plans. Must have knowledge of current Air Sampling techniques to facilitate development of Respiratory protection plan. Facilitate Development of Asbestos Abatement / awareness program. Review OSHA standards, industry trade journals, and other guiding documents.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:

- Knowledge of safety and health hazards.

- Knowledge of chemicals and particulates present in the workplace.

- Knowledge of OSHA standards.

- Ability to analyze and solve problems.

- Ability to identify and anticipate occupation health and safety risks.

- Ability to collect and analyze samples to identify levels of pollution at a workplace.

- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Education, Training, Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health science, industrial hygiene, or a related field of study.

- Minimum of 4 years related experience required

- CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) desired but not required with applicable experience developing noise and air surveys.

Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:

- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office setting in addition to an industrial plan environment.

- Must be able to work in all-weather environments frequently on elevated uneven walking and working surfaces, and have the ability climb stairs & ladders while wearing all required personal protection equipment.

Other information:

- Position is located at the Administrative Center in Chouteau, OK

- Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Highly competitive benefits package

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!