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Safety Specialist - Polk

AT Spectrum
Spectrum

Safety Specialist - Polk

Winter Haven, FL

Shift: Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm

Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation of company environmental, health and safety programs and procedures for all business units and facilities within the Management Area that comply with company policies and industry regulatory requirements, including reporting. Help ensure conformity to applicable federal, state, and local standards related to environmental compliance and occupational health and safety (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEP, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, etc). Responsible for accident data compilation, abatement, record keeping, safety communication and awareness, and audits of field system(s).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Effectively communicate safety and environmental compliance messages to all levels; provide technical support to front-line leadership & employees on matters related to occupational safety, environmental compliance, and loss prevention.

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Assist in performing program audits to continuously check and improve safety & environmental performance, working cross-functionally with the appropriate and affected teams.

Investigate incidents and non-compliance events.

Assist with the collection and submission of data required to satisfy environmental permit and reporting requirements (i.e. Air Permit reports, Tier II, HMBP, etc.).

Liaise with regulatory agencies on matters related to reporting and/or investigating compliance concerns.

Participate in and/or facilitate safety committee meetings as needed.

Identify operational risks and propose preventive measures.

Assist in implementing programs designed to control, eliminate, and prevent occupational disease and/or injury caused by physical, chemical, biological agents or ergonomic factors.

Support manager and coordinate with the Sr Safety Specialist in keeping management abreast of current safety & environmental performance, potential hazards, serious incidents, regulatory inquires and changes to guidelines affecting safety and/or environmental policies and procedures.

Maintain safety & environmental records and other related documentation for designated area of responsibility.

Ensure adherence to industry specific, local, state and federal regulations as applicable.

Know understand, promote and follow company policies.

Coordinate safety & environmental awareness events, evaluations, program deployment, and other related activities.

Required Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to use personal computer and software applications

Ability to work independently

Basic knowledge of company products and services

Basic knowledge of fire prevention programs

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations

Basic knowledge of the methods for safety & environmental program management

Basic knowledge of safety & environmental auditing, incident investigation, and reporting.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Knowledge of Field Operations and Field Engineering job duties

Valid driver's licenses with satisfactory driving record within Company required standards

Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Safety, Environmental, or equivalent experience - 2+

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather.

Mental Requirements

Ability to determine incident root causes and the ability to recommend preventive actions

Ability to foster a collaborative work environment

Ability to work with all levels of employees (Executive to Field)

Working Conditions

Office environment
Field exposure
Exposure to moderate noise levels
Work in inclement weather
Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or night

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Client-provided location(s): Auburndale, FL, USA
Job ID: spectrum-2024-41044
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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