Safety Specialist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Safety Specialist to apply science-based safety knowledge to design and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools used in daily operations.

You will lead safety projects, implement PDCA cycles, collaborate with department leaders, perform risk assessments and ergonomic studies, and present data-driven results to promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 0-4 years safety experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of safety regulations, and injury prevention strategies.
• Effective communication, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and openness to mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental and complex safety improvement projects, supporting plant themes.
• Implement PDCA cycles to reduce injuries and hazards, ensuring continuous safety improvements.
• Collaborate with department leaders, safety advocates, and committees to foster a self-sustaining safety culture.
• Interpret and apply safety policies, participating in PDCA activities based on technical expertise.
• Conduct complex safety compliance activities, including risk assessments and ergonomic studies.
• Present safety data analysis and reporting on safety activities and results.
• Develop technical expertise and professional skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to apply scientific and practical safety knowledge to design, innovate, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools. The role aims to enhance safety characteristics in alignment with daily operations, new models, and business goals to promote safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead departmental and complex safety improvement projects, supporting plant themes.
• Implement PDCA cycles to reduce injuries and hazards, ensuring continuous safety improvements.
• Collaborate with department leaders, safety advocates, and committees to foster a self-sustaining safety culture.
• Interpret and apply safety policies, participating in PDCA activities based on technical expertise.
• Conduct complex safety compliance activities, including risk assessments and ergonomic studies.
• Present safety data analysis and reporting on safety activities and results.
• Develop technical expertise and professional skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 0-4 years safety experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of safety regulations, and injury prevention strategies.
• Effective communication, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and openness to mentorship.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Open office and manufacturing settings.
• Potential for overtime, holiday, and weekend work, including rotating shifts.
• Minimal travel (<5%) with overnight stays.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and additional support programs.