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Job Description
Assists in defining Company goals, objectives and approach for safety issues. Participates in the Company’s Safety, Health and Environment Management Committee. Assists in identifying ways to continuously improve the Company’s safety performance and promote and facilitate sharing and adoption of best safety practices and procedures. Assists in developing the Company’s response to proposed new regulations and trade association initiatives. Provides an advisory service to corporate and division management in the broad area of occupational safety and regulatory compliance. Maintains knowledge of current and proposed regulations and laws pertaining to occupational safety and health so that the company can operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of methods to prevent accidents, injuries and property losses so that sound advice can be given to management. Assists divisions in providing employees a safe and healthful work place and in preventing accidents. This position will be a participant in Company-wide safety process improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
This position requires ten to twenty years experience in safety and health management, safety program development, accident prevention and regulatory compliance. While a Bachelor of Science degree in safety or a related field is a minimum requirement, a post graduate degree in Safety and Health or Industrial Hygiene is preferred. The position also requires extensive knowledge of safety, loss control management, and safety process improvement. Advanced interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills and the ability to facilitate and influence outcomes are required. Advanced skills in hazard analysis and control are also required, and the candidate will need extensive experience in developing best practices and safety procedures.
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