Safety & Health Specialist

Safety and Health SpecialistThe nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, a leader in the production of other construction materials, and a major manufacturer of chemicals is looking to add a Safety and Health Specialist to their team.Categories of responsibility include, but are not limited to: verbal and written communications [20%] conduct and/or facilitate training [20%], industrial hygiene sampling exposure control recommendations [20%], incident investigation [20%] and compliance inspections [20%].JOB DUTIES:Responsible for implementation and administration of Division’s Safety and Health Programs and Policies.Territory of responsibility includes a total of fourteen facilities [surface mines, asphalt, and ready-mix, clean-fill landfill and heavy duty shops] in Northern CA.Conducts MSHA/Cal OSHA compliance inspections and Company audits.Executes Division’s Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health Program for the Northern CA region, which includes anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of recognized health hazards in our business lines and facilitates annual/periodic occupational health testing.Conducts industrial hygiene personal exposure monitoring following Corporate Sampling Plan.Conducts and documents incident investigations including recommendations for loss/injury prevention.Authors safety alerts and articles for the Division S&H Newsletter.Serves as liaison between regulatory agencies and senior/operations management.
Demonstrated ability to conduct/facilitate training programs.Comfortable and effective communicator in front of groups.Represents Company in industry associations, and participates in Company S&H Committees, special projects, as assigned.Ability to interface and communicate with various levels of management.
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:Advanced knowledge in safety and health regulations (MSHA, OSHA and /or CalOSHA) and hazard recognition.Knowledge of mining, asphalt and ready mix operations is preferred.Previous experience in performing incident investigations, writing reports, and performing exposure monitoring is desirable.Candidates must be skilled in the use of computers (Microsoft Windows/Internet research) and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must demonstrate their ability to work independently and as a team member.Able to articulate and provide examples of leadership skills that motivate employees and managers toward safe work behaviors. Must possess excellent organizational skills and be dedicated to productivity and harmony within the Department, Division and the Company.
Minimal overnight travel required.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
An Associate (AA) is required; a Bachelors degree or an advanced degree is desired.Minimum three to five years of work experience in the safety and health or related field are required for this position.Experience in mining/ construction/ operations management/ engineering is highly preferred.For consideration: please forward resume to [Click here for email]Intuitive Resources specializes in direct-hire placement for the Finance and Real Estate Development industries.