Job Description
Summary:
Implements, audits, and oversees all safety programs and processes, policies, communication efforts, reporting, administration and accident prevention in accordance with all internal company policies and guidelines, and
Primary responsibilities for role:
- Develop and utilize subject matter expertise in one of the following safety disciplines: Industrial Hygiene, Construction/Contractor Safety, or Biosafety.
- Lead investigation teams conducting post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
- Follow up to ensure appropriate resolution.
- Lead initiatives and improvement projects that improve safety results.
- Complete and publish established monthly safety KPls and reports.
- Develop training programs, workshops, and e-learnings as required by regulation or safety performance.
- Provide support of annual Shutdown activities including JHA and other permitting, confined space entry oversight, coordinating signage, and daily safety walkthroughs.
- Develop and utilize proficiency on OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
- Communicate Safety information via Portal updates, electronic safety boards, flash bulletins, and attendance at team meetings.
- Collaborate with project teams to identify safety and health specifications and design requirements including those with the highest complexity.
- Procure and disperse safety equipment for CAPEX and OPEX projects, maintenance work, and shutdown activities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Investigate reported near hits, analyze and trend data, and facilitate resolution of issues.
- Participate in investigation teams performing post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
- Follow up on ensure appropriate resolution.
- Monitor contractor safety throughout the site.
- Administer site supplied PPE programs such as prescription safety glasses, protective safety shoes, respirators, fall protection and hard hats.
- Site Hazard Communication program and ensure it reflects current inventory of chemicals on site.
- Present educational training programs and workshops.
- Coordinate and oversee site ergonomic program.
- Be present as Occupational Safety Department during site shutdown activities.
- Coordinate safety logistics for LA, Emeryville, San Diego, Clayton and RTP facilities.
- Support the Emergency Response Team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state agencies.
- Ability to develop, strengthen and sustain productive and collaborative working relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.
- Skilled in investigation and problem solving including root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Able to deliver training programs and workshops.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
Experience:
- Requires >3 years of related experience.
- Experience in the Biotech or Chemical Industry preferred.
Occupational Demands:
- Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
Pay Rate Range: $40-60/hr depending on experience
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors,