Safety Specialist Bilingual

Located in Allentown, PA

Salary: 72,000 to 75,000

Bilingual Safety Specialist 

Full Job Description

Purpose of Position: Safety Specialist plans and manages the general health, safety and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction and the use of protective equipment. Additionally, Safety Specialist studies, identifies and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). PC skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint internet and menu driven systems. Ability to travel to project work sites daily or as needed with a company vehicle. Ability to observe and perceive any work activity that might become a potential hazard. Solid leadership background managing and leading team members. 

Education & Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional, Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator, completed OSHA 30-hour course, CDL driver’s license preferred. 5+ years of experience working in the utility industry. Knowledge and experience in utility line clearance is highly preferred. Understanding of ANSI Z133 standards and OSHA compliance regulations are required. Ability to investigate incidents and draft incident reports.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Manager of Safety
• Serves as the Safety Subject Matter Expert for responsible area
• Lead in safety communication, participate in Safety Meetings, and produce Safety Reports for the region, to the Safety Director, Regional Team, and corporate office.
• Regional recordkeeping of incidents. Audit to ensure records are completed.
• Relay safety responsibilities to all staff.
• Conduct regular site safety assessments; provide reports on periodic inspections and corrective actions.
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State, Federal, OSHA and company line clearance standards.
• Stop hazardous operations where life hazard or major property damage is imminent and take corrective action before allowing personnel to resume production work.
• Conduct safety meetings with all personnel involved.
• Be on site and observe and coach for safety compliance.

Benefits include:

• Vacation Pay / Holiday Pay
• Medical and Dental plans
• 401k
• Direct Deposit
• Company Vehicle
• Laptop and Cell Phone
• A family culture

 

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