General Summary:
The Safety & Health Specialist is an entry level position that will assist the plant Safety Manager. This developmental position will be responsible for developing and maintaining safety related programs. A Bachelors' degree in a related discipline is required and experience in the field is preferred. Individuals in this role may be offered future opportunities to relocate to other MTI facilities and develop an understanding of MTI's foundry business.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in ensuring compliance with state and federal safety and health regulations as well as MTI safety programs and safe operating procedures.
Performs workplace risk assessments and proposes improvements to reduce risk.
Assists in managing required health assessments and tracking team members' status.
Assists in developing and delivering training programs to meet or exceed regulatory and MTI requirements.
Helps carry out hearing protection and respirator fit testing.
Assist with incident investigation and corrective action development
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS in Occupational Safety & Health or a related discipline.
Co-op or intern experience preferred, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
Demonstrates skills in the following areas: problem solving, critical decision making, working as a member of a team, and project management.
Understanding of state and federal health and safety regulations.
Ability to use office software for spreadsheets, developing presentations and publications.
Knowledgeable in accident investigation methods and processes.
Knowledge of industrial hazards and the ability to recognize hazards and suggest abatement measures.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with team members, management, and support functions within the company as well as members of the community, such as local public safety agencies.
Basic knowledge of:
Machine guarding Hazard Communication
Walking Surfaces Hearing Conservation
Lockout Confined Spaces OSHA Recordkeeping
Incident Investigation Ergonomics
External Company Name: Metal Technologies Inc.
Street: 3800 Adams Road