Job Description
Plant Safety Specialist II
Req Id:
11509
Job Location:
Houlton
Posting Start Date:
5/2/25
Work Environment:
Onsite
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Implement and lead all Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention services, programs and initiatives for clients at an assigned facility. Provide consultation, advice, and leadership support to a facility. Ensure Safety, IH and Fire Prevention objectives are met and deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Define the needs and objectives of the plant in safety and safety training.
- Communicate needs and objectives to staff and management.
- Determine how to best achieve Safety, IH and Fire Prevention objectives.
- Conduct or coordinate safety training for plant personnel.
- Coordinate and facilitate activities of Site Central Safety Committee.
- Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance.
- Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process.
- Coordinate employee industrial health monitoring and testing
- Develop and monitor site safety and industrial health budget.
- May lead individuals assigned to site Fire Prevention Crew.
- Conduct comprehensive review and audit of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Assist plant supervisors and managers to resolve safety issues.
- Provide advice and guidance to employees on the interpretation of safety policies and regulations.
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
What do I need to be successful?
- Knowledge of federal, state and local industrial health, safety, fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
- Familiarity with safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to coordinate and deliver safety education and training.
- Ability to operate a computer and supporting software.
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
- Ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety and Health or related field required.
Experience:
- 5+ year Safety and Industrial Health experience.
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
Work Environment:
- Office and Plant environment that may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals.
Work Environment
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