Safety Specialist

American Society of Safety Professionals; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Machinery USA, Inc.'s Clean Factory Automation Division (CFA) seeks a Safety Specialist in Phoenix, AZ to administer safety, health and environmental requirements onsite during installations and sustaining activities under the safety manager. You will help develop and implement safety programs and training and assist with incident investigations.

You will conduct safety inspections, maintain records, coordinate site safety plans, and deliver on-site safety training for personnel and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Safety or equivalent education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in administration, implementation, and development of environmental, safety and health programs.
• At least 1 year developing and delivering training; 1–2 years contractor/construction experience required.
• Open to travel. Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Administer safety, health and environmental requirements onsite during installation and sustaining activities under safety manager guidance.
• Assist with safety program development, implementation and training.
• Conduct site safety inspections and incident investigations; maintain records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate training on safety topics for personnel and contractors; liaise with customers and safety personnel.

Skills

Safety program administration

Training development

Training delivery

Education

Associate degree in Safety

Job description

Safety Specialist

Murata Machinery USA, Inc.’s Clean Factory Automation Division (CFA) currently has openings for Safety Specialists in Phoenix, AZ, and Boise, ID.

Responsible for the administration of all safety, health and environmental requirements onsite during installation and sustaining activities as directed by safety manager to include ad hoc problem solving, auditing, inspections, oversite of contact safety personnel, incident investigation with a service-oriented approach to our customers our employees and our contractors. Assists with safety program and training development and implementations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, review, evaluate and implement Murata Machinery USA (MMUSA) health and safety policies, programs and procedures as assigned.
• Investigate all serious/critical personal injury and near miss incidents involving MMUSA personnel, contractors, and/or visitors. Assist operations with root cause analysis and identification of solutions for incident casual factors. Track to completion. Report on findings and follow-up.
• Investigate, assist with solutions and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to appropriate senior staff.
• Respond to employees safety concerns, assist with solutions, and track to completion.
• Maintain all records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Prepare reports as requested.
• Conduct worksite safety inspections to recognize safe work practices, to identify hazards, and to work collaboratively with employees and management for identification and implementation of controls.
• Attend all meetings pertaining to the safety of MMUSA personnel.
• Assist in the development of the site safety plans and manage the upkeep of those documents.
• Assure review of site safety plans at project kick off meetings.
• Review pre-task plans.
• Coordinate on-site customer specific safety training.
• Conduct weekly safety audits and submit reports to appropriate personnel.
• Act as liaison with all related customer personnel and key contracted personnel.
• Develop and deliver safety training assigned.
• Coordinate the training of personnel in areas of safety including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections and other matters related to implementing safety procedures.
• Liaise with the customer regarding emergency procedures, communications, and safety education programs.
• Analyze work processes and perform risk assessments. Implement controls to mitigate those risks.
• Supports Company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices and safety excellence

Associate degree in Safety or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience in administration, implementation, and development of environmental, safety and health programs. A minimum of one year of developing and delivering training experience and 1-2 years of contractor / construction experience is required. Open to travel. Excellent driving skills and a clean driving record are required.