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Safety OfficerSterling Engineering, Inc. • Itasca, IL, US
Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Sterling Engineering, Inc. • Itasca, IL, US
2 days ago
Salary
$30.00–$32.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Safety Officer

Contract to Hire

Itasca, IL

1st Shift

$65k-73k

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Document staff information, minutes of meetings, and reports compiled for management.
  • Regularly inspect equipment.
  • Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
  • Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections to identify potential safety risks and hazards.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs and materials for employees to increase safety awareness and reduce accidents.
  • Investigate and report on accidents, injuries, and near-misses, and take appropriate actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Keep up to date with safety legislation and regulations, and ensure that all recommendations are implemented to meet the required standards.
  • Collaborate with team members, departments, and external agencies to ensure that safety issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation and records, including incident reports, safety statistics, and training records.
  • Conduct periodic safety meetings to review safety performance, discuss safety issues, and recommend improvements.
  • Lead and manage company Safety Committee

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. With the ability to convey complex safety information to a variety of audiences
  • Strong customer-centric approach.
  • Person of high integrity and strong values.
  • Strong mentor and leader.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, smartphone/tablet usage, and ERP/MRP systems, Salesforce & Business Central.
  • Valid competency certificates.
  • Registration as a Health and Safety Officer.
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, or related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in safety management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and ANSI regulations
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Knowledge of safety management systems and best practices, including ISO 45001, OSHA VPP, or similar safety management systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential safety risks and hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions
  • Ability to write safety policies and procedures


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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