Safety Specialist at UNITED COOPERATIVE

Description

Position Summary:

Determine the applicability of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Transportation regulations and implement effective, cost effective, and sustainable compliance programs.  Continuously evaluate risks and continuously improve all written programs and support business unit goals and objectives.  This position is based out of our corporate office in Beaver Dam. The core hours are 7:30am-4:30pm but varies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review incident investigations and track to closure for insurance and regulatory compliance.
• Act as contact for the Cooperatives regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DATCP, DOT, and FRA).
• Evaluate the effect that new regulations have on the company, and the best way to comply.
• Develop regulatory compliance programs to include but not limited to: Lockout Tag out, Confined Space, Bin Entry, Powered industrial truck, and commercial motor vehicle.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate incident reporting system to insure proper use by employees.
• Use metrics from the analysis of the incident reporting system, to identify areas of concern.
• Help compile or develop effective training materials for employee training.
• Conduct annual training, including hands-on for all employees.
• Complete regulatory reporting in a timely manner (FIFRA, OSHA 300, UST, Air permits).
• Develop relationship with all location managers.
• Develop and track metrics for safety committee.
• Communicate sensitive matters with management and maintain necessary confidentiality.
• Communicate with executive leadership, location management and operational employees.
• Ability to analyze compliance options and to recommend cost effective solutions.
• Create LOTO procedure.
• Able to purchase EHS supplies within approved budget and manage inventory costs.
• Ability to understand the nature of our many business units and the variety of industries that they represent.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 Year College Degree in Environmental Health and Safety with 1-5 years of experience – or a related field and multi facility management preferred.
• Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint 
• Both written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak in large group settings and small meetings.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information in English.  Can effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, customers, regulators, and public.
• Problem Solving: Ability to define the problem, determine the facts, and draw valid conclusions to resolve the problem.
• Mechanical aptitude to maintain and repair EHS equipment.
• Must maintain a valid Wisconsin class D driver license with a good driving record. (CDL is preferred or the ability to obtain).
• Ability to answer phone 24/7/365.
• Ability to travel within trade territory (the State of Wisconsin) with limited notice.
• Ability to work a minimum of 42.5 hours per week.
• Ability to use general hand tools.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to climb ladders and steps to significant heights.
• Able to work from heights of up to 200 ft above ground surface.
• Able to fit through 18” by 18” holes for confined space entry.
• Frequently be able to stand, walk, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work in small spaces.
• Primary work environment will be split between office and field setting.  While in the field employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather.  Employee will be around mechanical equipment with noise and processing odors.  Most operations are dusty.