REPORTS TO: Compliance Manager (Brian Collins)
PURPOSE / MISSION(ROLE):
To lead the efforts to create a safe workplace through implementing programs, monitoring
activities, training personnel, investigating events, and reporting to management and
governmental agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet safety goals for RIR, LTIR, and DART
- Design & Implement
o Manage, design, implement and coordinate safety plan.
o Design and implement health and environmental processes.
o Schedule annual testing for safety/health programs.
o Recommend tools for tracking and managing EHS records. - Monitor
o Monitor safety programs and policies to track effectiveness.
o Conduct Shop inspections and regular audits
o Conduct safety committee meetings in coordination with Plant Manager.
o Exposure and hazard analysis.
o Conduct hearing and air quality surveys periodically.
o Analyze data to improve environmental, health and safety programs. - Train
o Implement training programs to reduce accidents, injuries, and OSHA violations.
o Conduct new hire safety orientations. Ensure all new employees are trained in
PPE and company safety policies.
o Conduct safety training and certification courses. - Investigate & Report
o Accident and Near Miss investigation, follow-up, review and assistance.
o Maintain thorough record keeping of employee training and safety compliance.
o Handle all OSHA inspections/responses and record keeping.
o Primary contact for SC DES reporting, inspections and responses.
o Maintain OSHA logs.
o Report to government agencies on environmental, safety, and health results. - Follow up
o Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
o Monitor care of injured employees.
o Monitor workers compensation claims through insurance company. - Consult
o Provide support for project management staff at job sites.
COMPENSATION: Pay will be established based upon the candidate’s individual qualifications and history of
performance and pay. Salaried exempt.
Minimum Requirements - JOB DESIGN
114 East Warehouse Court • Taylors, SC 29687 • 864.244.2860 tel • www.SCSteel.com
Job Design EHS Specialist.doc - EDUCATION /TRAINING:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health
Science or Industrial Hygiene from an accredited university preferred. - Professional certification in safety such as CSP or CIH desirable.
- OSHA 500/501 certification preferred
EXPERIENCE: 5 years relevant work experience
OTHER: • Excellent communication, interpersonal, training and analytical skills - Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
DESIRED TRAITS: • Working knowledge of computers and computer software, including Microsoft
Office applications - Possess teaching and training skills to perform one-on-one and group training.
- Able to motivate and inspire employees to work within a team environment.