Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Safety Specialist is a highly visible role which actively promotes and maintains a safe working environment by conducting workplace inspections, investigating safety incidents, developing and implementing safety training programs.  The Specialist is part of a dynamic Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Team reporting to the Occupational Process Safety Manager.

The Specialist ensures compliance with internal/ external safety regulations and advises management on risk mitigation strategies to prevent injuries and promote employee health and wellbeing.

The Safety Specialist is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities

• Leads, develops and implements safety processes, programs and guidelines ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as Grace corporate requirements.
• Reviews plans, workmanship, construction plans to ensure compliance with corporate and plant procedures.
• Coordinates contractor inspection and repair work for all fire prevention systems.
• Leads and/or participates in PSSRs, RCCAs, and JSAs ensuring continuous improvement. 
• Conducts safety violation, incident or unsafe work practice investigations.
• Facilitates and conducts safety training including instructor led training for mandated topics to site personnel, contractors and visitors
• Vendor management, including Cintas for Uniforms, Mats and Boots
• Work with Fastenal for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Assign and maintain locker assignments
• Develops and leads and/or assists with safety management systems
  • Monthly Safety Meeting Guide
  • Critical Life Safety and Safe Work Permit Training and Administration
  • Maintain safety shower and eyewash stations
  • Gas Detection Equipment Management
  • Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
  • Fire Protection System
• Serves as Radiation Safety Officer, after mandatory training

Required Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in safety, training and industrial hygiene or related operational/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong demonstrable knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, NFPA, etc). 
• Availability for on-call and after-hours work
• High level of personal motivation, with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Safety/Industrial Hygiene or other technical discipline or equivalent safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in safety, training and industrial hygiene or related operational/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as MS Office and other specialized support systems
• Experience working with regulatory compliance in a manufacturing and laboratory setting. 
• Demonstrated experience providing consultation and advice to a diverse audience effectively.
• Experience handling multiple compliance tasks and decisions with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans 
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Other Compensation