Senior Health & Safety Specialist (Field Based)

Company: ERM
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

ERM is hiring a Consulting Senior Health & Safety Specialist throughout Connecticut. The EHS Specialist will support the H&S efforts for the client. This is a three month, full-time opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all safety training programs for plant personnel conducted are effective and in compliance.
• Focus Areas
• Confined Space Program
• Walking-Working Surfaces Program
• Working at Heights Program

• LOTO Program

• Coordinate and participate in investigations for injuries, near miss incidents, and property damage incidents.
• Ensure contractor safety program (including periodic inspections and correction of violations) meets all regulatory and company requirements.
• Conduct safety analyses on job functions and work with site management and employees to reduce risk.
• Initiate, implement, and verify effectiveness of health and safety corrective actions.
• Support and maintain the site's health and safety programs.
• Conduct thorough investigation of any health and safety issues that arise.
• Monitor plant compliance to health and safety compliance obligations.
• Provide effective health and safety awareness training for plant personnel on an annual basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• 8 to 10 years of related experience in a manufacturing/plant setting
• Experience with LOTO - Creation of LOTO procedures and consistent applications
• Experience with health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills are essential
• Valid Driver's License required
• A working knowledge of basic computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds is preferred

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