Health and Safety Specialist

Allied Reliability is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to contribute in the implementation and execution the company’s Health & Safety Strategy placing a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and proactive measures. The H&S Specialist will support and drive a progressive approach to Health & Safety by sustaining or enhancing local practices, processes, tools, and training programs needed to ensure total effectiveness of the area’s health and safety management system. The H&S Specialist actively engages and works with management within the region to leverage cultural changing elements of the Health & Safety program, while engaging the workforce to create and sustain a safety culture that continuously strives to achieve zero losses within the region. Additionally, and through the Area Health & Safety Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting management to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Â

 Responsibilities & Duties:

• Conduct walk through audits and reviews of established health and safety procedures of sites within the region observing conditions and work practices. Make recommendations, champion change and recognize positive achievements/behaviors
• Collaborate with Area Operations Manager, Site Operations Managers and Human Resources to establish safety performance metrics and goals
• Continually engages salary and hourly employees to ensure the desired safety behaviors are being demonstrated at all levels of the organization
• Provide regular support and guidance to facility personnel to maintain a safe work environment that is consistent with the company’s policies and state/federal regulations by ensuring the implementation of relevant processes; and that these programs are in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Provide guidance on matters related to compliance with MSHA regulations
• Compile, analyze and interpret accident and loss statistical data in alignment with KPI and recommend action to be taken to ensure goals are being met by supporting both continuous improvement and a drive toward zero injuries Participate in safety reviews/audits of projects, new facilities, equipment or processes in conjunction with Engineering and Operations personnel
• Assist with root cause analysis for accidents, incidents and near miss events; assist in development and implementation of corrective actions and ensure there is a protocol to follow up on corrective actions such that they are thoroughly implemented and sustained

 Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics or related subject or equivalent experience and training
• Professional certification such as Certified Mine Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Safety Professional, is preferred.
• Minimum two years of progressive health and safety experience or operations experience, preferably in a mining, manufacturing or construction environment
• MSHA experience is desired, with OSHA/DOT experience a strong plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities appropriately