Field Safety Specialist

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you,

• 5 years of experience in safety and a GSP, ASP, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field working towards a safety certification.
• Or 10 years of experience in safety
• Valid drivers license with acceptable MVR

• CSP or similar safety certifications
• Experience in an agriculture cooperative or energy background
• OSHA 10 or 30; or willing to obtain a 30
• OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and responsibilities

• Visit each Heritage Cooperative location for the purpose of performing OSHA-like inspections and audits
• Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and develop corrective actions to mitigate them
• Ensure each location has up-to-date policies and procedures
• Verify relevant recordkeeping is being done where required
• Ensure employees at each location have been properly trained on relevant tasks
• Ie: LOTO, Confined space, powered industrial trucks, etc.
• Assist location managers to complete this training with their employees
• Review training enrollment needs based on divisions, locations, duties, etc.
• Document findings in a report which will include:
• Findings and recommendations or corrective actions
• Best management practices
• Lessons learned to share between facilities
• This task may require overnight travel
• Travel estimated at 50% or greater depending on pace of facility audit schedule
• Assist in investigating workplace accidents and incidents, provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures
• Assist the Director of Safety Risk & Compliance and the Safety Manager
• Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values
• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Being a Good Partner
• Environmental sampling
• Water and air sampling following approved EPA methods
• Industrial Hygiene
• Personal exposure monitoring (noise, dust, hazardous chemicals, etc.)
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and respiratory requirements
• Help enforce and implement Safety Policies at the field level
• Coach and consult with operations and management on their duties and roles in alignment with safety policies and state and federal regulatory requirements
• The successful candidate will be a safety leader for the cooperative by following and demonstrating all safety policies and procedures, training, and initiatives.
• They will also help to improve the overall Safety Culture of the cooperative by having a strong field presence and fostering an environment of open discussion of safety issues.

Mobility:
The role requires frequent movement across various terrains, including uneven fields, sloped ground, and wet or muddy surfaces. It involves a lot of walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting.

Stamina:
Long periods of standing, walking, and working in various weather conditions are common. The field safety specialist must have the physical stamina to conduct thorough site inspections and investigations.

Lifting and Carrying:
The ability to lift and carry heavy equipment or materials up to 50 pounds is often necessary for inspecting machinery, setting up safety equipment, or responding to incidents.

Climbing:
This includes the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms, such as those found on silos, grain bins, and large farm machinery.

Use of Senses: A field safety specialist needs to have keen observational skills. They must be able to see details, hear sounds from different directions, and identify differences in colors or shades (e.g., in chemical labels or safety signs).

Attention to Detail: reports and other team communications must be thorough and accurate to ensure expectations are clear.

Weather and Temperature:
The job requires working…