Safety Specialist

Gibbs Die Casting Corp.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EHS Specialist to enhance workplace safety and compliance. This role involves investigating incidents, coordinating training, and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. You will leverage your expertise to analyze processes, recommend improvements, and prepare documentation for regulatory agencies. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering a safe and compliant work environment, where your contributions will significantly impact employee well-being and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field required.
• 3 years of experience in EHS roles, with a focus on compliance and training.

Responsibilities

• Investigate OSHA incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS training and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

EHS Compliance

Incident Investigation

Ergonomic Analysis

Microsoft Office

Safety Training Coordination

Education

Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health

Bachelor in Environmental Sciences

Applicable Engineering Degree

Tools

Anthropometric Tables

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Gibbs Die Casting Corporate, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Gibbs Die Casting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristic.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for driving day-to-day EHS performance and works under the guidance of the Director of EHS to ensure compliance with Federal and State EHS regulations, Gibbs policies, and environmental permits.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates all OSHA recordable incidents, ergonomic injuries and employee complaints. Document and work with respective plant management on recommended corrective actions, maintain incident investigation records, follow up on and review implemented corrective actions.
• Performs and/or coordinates EHS required training as needed (Powered Industrial Truck, LOTO, Ergonomics, etc.).
• Evaluates hazardous conditions and recommends engineering and administrative controls, and/or personal protective equipment.
• Uses Microsoft Office to prepare and create various reports, including charts and graphs, to determine trends and needs.
• Ensures safety and environmental compliance with federal, state and company regulations and policies by conducting audits and following up with appropriate departmental supervisors/managers.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and coaches others in safe behaviors.
• Analyzes new and existing processes to ensure safety and ergonomic compliance. Identifies gaps and seeks solutions in order to obtain process equipment acceptance.
• Evaluates industrial hygiene (IH) issues for facility personnel through compliance review, auditing, and IH testing and recommended mitigation to plant management and EHS Director.
• Understands and applies ergonomic principles and tools such as anthropometric tables, hand tool design requirements for lifting as defined by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards.
• Manages and/or assists with safety and environmental project activities including scheduling, tracking, and planning for safety and environmental assessments.
• Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
• Prepares technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelors in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Sciences, or Applicable Engineering.

Certifications: Will be required to have or obtain OSHA 30-Hour training, and CPR Certification within six (months) of starting.

Experience: 3 years required.

Other: May be required to travel to attend seminars and conferences to keep up to date on issues, trends and required compliance to laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: including disability/veteran

Gibbs Die Casting Corporate, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America