Safety Specialist - Construction

The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. This position provides onsite day-to-day support within the Commission at various locations. They conduct incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts and advises of proper corrective actions to be implemented by field crew supervisors.
• Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts on contract projects to advise project management of proper corrective actions to be implemented to mitigate safety and health hazards on the job.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections at various WSSC water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Conducts safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
• Reports health concerns to the Occupational Hygiene Manager; coordinates preventative measures accordingly
• Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future
• Assists location coordinators during fire and other emergency evacuation drills
• Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

• Creates and distributes safety communications
• Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations
• Provides any safety-related support requested
• Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends
• Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
• Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities
• Performs related duties as assigned

Business casual office environment

• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
• Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, MDE, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
• Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle/mobile equipment operation, use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years experience associated with environmental safety and health programs

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years experience associated with environmental health and & safety programs