Safety Specialist

Position Summary:

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages a variety of software applications for incident investigation/reporting, tracking of safety activities, internal safety audits and reports to outside agencies.
• Manages and maintains all compliance records as required by OSHA and DOT.
• Manages application of Safety awards and provides necessary reports to other departments
• Collects and maintains incident information and investigation records and distributes reports to management.
• Tracks and trends reporting incidents and calculates injury frequencies for corporate and OSHA compliance.
• Offers technical expertise and consults on hazard recognition and control, risk management and behavioral modification
• Maintains and updates emergency response plan as it relates to safety.
• Coordinates and manages the safety training program and development of training presentations and materials.
• Responsible for assignment and documentation of safety related training utilizing the company's software applications(i.e. Halogen, EBS, IMS, CDL, etc.).
• Composes, types, proofs, and edits complex correspondence, legal documents/contracts, memos, tables, reports and publications using word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing software; and uses moderate independent judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.
• Collects information from files and/or staff assigned to the organizational units and prepares routine inquiries and periodic reports.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information related to regulatory agencies, vendors, personnel matters, outside contractors, injuries, medical and various other business related matters.
• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and handles receiving for department using computerized purchasing/inventory program
• Maintains a calendar of activities, meetings and various events for assigned departments; arranges for conference rooms; and makes travel arrangements as required.
• Acts as custodian of departmental documents and records.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Administration of contract documents.
• Communicates with other departments to maintain positive relations, and to obtain needed information and support.
• Uses a computer and appropriate software including database, spreadsheet, and word processing software and programs to obtain, organize and maintain information.
• Supports and assists personnel and contractors with respect to OSHA compliance.
• Provides support in the development and administration of Cooperative Energy's safety policies and programs.
• Coordinates employee involvement in safety related events and assists with employee relations efforts.
• Participates and assists with safety committee functions; provides training as needed.
• Assists the Senior Vice President of Compliance.
• Travels to company sites to support safety training and activities.