Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field

Previous experience with safety and health issues. Extensive experience may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree.

Knowledge in the application of government regulations in regard to general, chemical and explosives safety. Able to communicate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.

Responsibilities:

· Inspects all operations being performed on a daily basis, such as production, plant maintenance, and storage of material, for compliance with company and government regulations.

· Inspects all fire extinguishers that are installed on a regular monthly schedule; inspect stretchers, emergency lights, chemical storage, and Haz-Mat equipment.

· Writes reports implementing the safety program, trains employees, inspects the facility for adequate fire protection and ensures that all equipment is in good working condition.

· Maintains safety files and records.

· Corrects working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, and safety standards; develops loss control programs; and devises methods to evaluate safety programs.

· Responsible for and makes recommendations for compliance with federal and state regulations.

· Escorts employees of all agencies conducting safety, fire, and physical security audits of the facility.

· Assesses new developments in the health and safety field that may have an application to the company’s operations.

· Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.

· Promotes and encourages participation in safety, health, and environmental programs.

· Assist supervisors in immediate investigation of all injury accidents and near-miss accidents during the 2 nd shift and report findings to the Safety Manager.

· Conduct noise surveys.

· Perform other duties or tasks as needed or assigned by the Safety Manager.

EOE/VET/DISABLED