Safety Specialist - Karman Space & Defense (Job)
Description:
The role of the Safety Specialist is to ensure a safe work environment, and to assist in effective, ongoing training programs for all employees. This position works across all functional departments to ensure industrial safety compliance. The Safety Specialist will report to the Safety Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety program policies
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety laws including L&I, WISHA, OSHA, PSM, DCMA. Monitor compliance with periodic evaluation of work areas, employee conduct and overall operations
- Help develop safety plans according to legal and industry guidelines
- Effectively communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce
- Assist in conducting training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
- Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
- Identify hazards and discover opportunities for improving conditions and executing various safety programs
- Assist in performing job hazard analyses and other periodic inspections
- Assist in accident or incident investigations, and coordinating worker’s compensation claims
- Assist in generation & maintenance of regulatory documentation and reports
- Maintain regular presence in industrial areas to ensure observation of hazardous areas and so that Safety personnel remain available to those working in these areas
Skills/Eligibility:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Required Education: High School diploma
- Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in safety management, training or relevant field
- Required Experience: This is an early career role which is expected to increase in responsibility. Familiarity with Industrial Safety, or applicable work experience is required.
- Must have detailed understanding of general industry standards and knowledge of basic health and safety concepts
- Must be a U.S. Citizen