Koax - Safety Specialist

Essential Functions:

• Lead EHS and manufacturing teams in identifying hazards in the workplace
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices for compliance with corporate and government health and safety standards and regulations, maintaining reporting accordingly
• Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented in the future
• Develop and implement employee training on a variety of topics such as proper use of safety equipment, ergonomic awareness, and emergency preparedness
• Analyze design of industrial, office and other equipment to maximize comfort, safety and productivity
• Partner with multiple work groups to control or correct potentially hazardous conditions or equipment
• Inspect workplaces for chemical, physical and biological hazards
• Perform routine safety and compliance inspections

Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety or related technical field is required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ EHS experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Computer

Skills:

Skilled with MS Office suite and working knowledge of REBA and NIOSH Lifting Equation methods and tools for ergonomic analysis.

Other Requirements: Detail-oriented and a high level of problem‑solving skills. Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.