POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist/Safety Coordinator manages the implementation of safety programs for South Platte Renew. Responsible for ensuring the plant is a safe working environment with employees that prioritize safety as the number one consideration throughout all operations. Implements policies and procedures to keep both SPR employees and onsite contractors safe. Conducts training for employees and coordinates with outside agencies and vendors related to plant safety and security issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Specialist

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes, as necessary.

Responsible for conducting job hazard analyses at least annually on all roles within the plant to ensure all safety hazards are mitigated through administrative or engineering controls.
Conducts accident and injury investigations involving SPR employees and property.
Reviews injury reports pertaining to claims under the workers compensation program and provides updates to leadership on frequency, severity, and trends within SPR.
Conducts necessary audits and inspections regarding hazardous waste and chemical storage as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Filing of all required safety related documentation and regulatory reports.
Reviews contractors bid proposals for safety adequacy, participates in MOP reviews, preconstruction meetings, and Job Hazard Analysis sessions with employees and contractors with a focus on safety compliance. Maintains records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintains official records on accidents, hazardous conditions, chemical storage in accordance with federal, state, local, and plant policy and procedures.
Provides technical support to employees. Keeps informed of all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing safety requirements. Prepares regular safety reports for plant management review.
Presents appropriate safety training to plant departments and divisions. Coordinates with outside trainers for specialized topics and training areas. Tracks and coordinates safety training in conjunction with supervisors and the business solutions group.
Coordinates the functioning of the plant safety management and committee meetings. Promotes communication and education programs to create awareness and generate employee responsiveness toward safety and environmental management.
Responds to safety inquiries from private citizens, industries, and municipal officials. Performs liaison work with state and local safety response and regulatory agencies and other safety and accident prevention organizations. Participate in communication and outreach activities to regulatory agencies, stakeholder groups and the public.
Conducts safety inspections of the workplace for potential hazards and assesses the risks associated with those hazards along with recommended engineering controls, administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment. Ensures all departments comply with plant’s safety programs on a consistent basis and necessary training is developed and conducted to address the identified hazards. Works in cooperation with public and private agencies, consultants, and vendors to ensure plant EHS programs are being managing to meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Maintains and updates plant emergency response plans. Collaborates with plant staff to conduct emergency drills and training on the plant emergency response plans.
Assists with special projects as assigned.

Safety Coordinator

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes, as necessary.

Maintains and enforces a comprehensive safety program to minimize potential health and safety risks at the plant. Responsible to conduct job hazard analyses at least annually on all roles within the plant to ensure all safety hazards are mitigated through administrative or engineering controls.
Oversee accident and injury investigations involving SPR employees and property.
Reviews injury reports pertaining to claims under the workers compensation program and provides updates to leadership on frequency, severity, and trends within SPR.
Responsible for conducting necessary audits and inspections regarding hazardous waste and chemical storage as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Manages the completion and filing of all required safety related documentation and regulatory reports.
Reviews contractors bid proposals for safety adequacy, participates in MOP reviews, preconstruction meetings, and Job Hazard Analysis sessions with employees and contractors with a focus on safety compliance. Maintains records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintains official records on accidents, hazardous conditions, chemical storage in accordance with federal, state, local, and plant policy and procedures.
Serves as safety subject matter expert and provides technical support to employees. Keeps informed of all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing safety requirements. Prepares regular safety reports for plant management review.
Presents appropriate safety training to plant departments and divisions. Coordinates with outside trainers for specialized topics and training areas. Tracks and coordinates safety training in conjunction with supervisors and the business solutions group.
Coordinates functioning of the plant safety management and committee meetings. Promotes communication and education programs to create awareness and generate employee responsiveness toward safety and environmental management.
Responds to safety inquiries from private citizens, industries, and municipal officials. Performs liaison work with state and local safety response and regulatory agencies and other safety and accident prevention organizations. Participate in communication and outreach activities to regulatory agencies, stakeholder groups and the public.
Leads and performs safety inspections of the workplace for potential hazards and assesses the risks associated with those hazards along with recommended engineering controls, administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment. Ensures all departments comply with plant’s safety programs on a consistent basis and necessary training is developed and conducted to address the identified hazards. Works in cooperation with public and private agencies, consultants, and vendors to ensure plant EHS programs are being managing to meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Maintains and updates plant emergency response plans. Collaborates with plant staff to conduct emergency drills and training on the plant emergency response plans
Assists with special projects as assigned.

PREPARTION AND TRAINING

Safety Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or closely related field and 3-5 years of experience where safety is the primary function. Knowledge of program areas such as confined space entry, chemical safety, hazard communication, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, and accident investigation. Valid Colorado driver’s license and an acceptable MVR.

Desired Qualifications:

Certification or working toward certification as an Associate Safety Professional or equivalent safety-related certification. Experience presenting safety training to a broad audience. OSHA 30-hour certification.

Safety Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or closely related field and 5-10 years of experience where safety is the primary function. Knowledge of program areas such as confined space entry, chemical safety, hazard communication, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, and accident investigation. Valid Colorado driver’s license and an acceptable MVR.

Desired Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Safety Professional or equivalent safety-related certification. Experience presenting safety training to a broad audience. OSHA 30-hour certification.

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Cooperation

Reliable to complete work in a timely and consistent manner. Take personal responsibilities for job performance.
Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results.
Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive feedback appropriately. Is inclusive and respectful. Works well with other regardless of their level or background.
Be resilient and adaptable and able to accept change, ambiguity, and uncertainty with confidence and openness.
Ability to manage execution by organizing, coordinating, and managing resources and time to achieve key goals, and objectives.
Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization.

Communication

Communication skills needed to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders involved in plant safety including internal staff from all departments as well as outside contractors and construction firm personnel. This includes one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
Collaboration skills including the ability to gain trust and support of others to create action-oriented partnerships that meet the shared objective of plant safety.
Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others.

Coordination

Coordination skills necessary to function effectively and promote a team-based approach to safety implementation. Ability to effectively participate in meetings and groups as a partner.
Training skills for conducting and coordinating safety training classes to meet the needs of the organization. This includes ensuring training involves active learning by participants and focuses on real plant issues and areas.
Highly responsive, capable of working in a diverse environment and able to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.

Judgement

Strong analytical skills needed to identify high risk areas and potential hazards and enact solutions to prevent occurrence of accidents.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use best professional judgement to take a pragmatic approach to resolution of issues and reported safety problems.
Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action.
Ability to strategize and thing critically by anticipating ling-term challenges and trends. Understand how your work relates to the work of others and the organization as a whole.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment. Works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to fumes, pathogens, airborne particles, and various chemicals, some of which may be toxic. The employee is exposed to various conditions including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.

SALARY

$57,970 - $83,955/annual

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.

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