Safety Specialist PDX

McGee Air Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee Air Services seeks a Safety Specialist to foster a high-performance operation with safety at the forefront. You will supervise station personnel, mentor leads, agents, and trainers, and lead risk assessments and incident investigations to uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include conducting safety training, coordinating safety and quality initiatives, reviewing injuries and incidents, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have airline/station operations experience or exposure.
• Experience coaching employees on performance issues is preferred.
• Ability to lead a diverse work group and motivate staff.
• Capability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance and related screenings.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety and quality training within the station.
• Coordinates safety and quality initiatives.
• Reviews station injury trends and directs corrective action.
• Reviews aircraft damage and directs corrective action.
• Conducts risk assessments at the station level.
• Coordinates safety promotion and quality initiatives.
• Assist/Train/Coordinate as requested by the station Safety Manager.
• Ensure incidents/accidents are reported and investigated timely.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Safety training

Multitasking

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Safety Specialist will foster and support an inclusive and high-performance operation where team member and customer safety is at the forefront. This role assigns and oversees the work of team members, stepping in to provide hands-on help when needed to exceed customer expectations. The Safety Specialist mentors and develops the skills of leads, agents, and trainers for continuous growth and learning. By demonstrating open and honest two-way communication the Safety Specialist ensures a successful operation at the station.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts safety and quality training within the station, as directed.
• Coordinates safety and quality initiatives
• Reviews station employee injury trends and directs corrective action
• Reviews aircraft damage and directs corrective action.
• Conducts Risk Assessments as directed. Ensures that Risk Assessments are completed at the station level
• Coordinates safety promotion initiatives
• Coordinates quality initiatives
• Assist station level training requirements to ensure that all training requirements are satisfactorily met.
• Assist/Train/Coordinate as requested by the station Safety Manager
• Maintain all break room bulletin boards.
• Ensure all incidents/ accidents are reported, investigated, and entered timely
• Assist station Read & Sign

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: passenger service, cargo handling, fleet service, and ground operations preferred
• Experience coaching and counseling employees on performance related issues preferred
• Skilled in all aspects of aircraft servicing, loading, baggage and cargo handling
• Self-motivated individual able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Able to lead, motivate, and successfully communicate with a diverse workgroup
• Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen and fingerprinting
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.

Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

Lifting/Carrying: Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and cargo weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds or more. This often involves lifting items onto raised surfaces or into confined aircraft bins.

Movement:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and twisting for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts or more).

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work in cramped or high places.

• Manual dexterity required for handling documents and operating equipment.

Driving/Operating Equipment: Must be able to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) such as tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts, which requires a valid driver's license and the physical capability to do so safely.

Vision/Hearing: Clear vision (including depth perception and peripheral vision) and hearing are required for monitoring flight information, communication via radio/headsets, and safety compliance in a noisy environment.

Outdoor Exposure: The job is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Noise and Environment: The work environment is very noisy, near active aircraft engines and ground support machinery, and may involve exposure to fumes, dust, and other airborne particles. Hearing protection is usually provided and required.

Physical Capabilities Testing

This position requires significant physical agility; you may be required to complete a Physical Capabilities Test post offer that will demonstrate your ability to:

• Lift, carry, and place weighted standardized boxes, suitcases, or duffel bags from floor height to overhead.
• Climb steps carrying weighted standardized box, suitcase, or duffel bags.
• Sit and rotate to the left, right, and behind and visually identify a letter or number.
• Pull a weighted sled a standardized distance.

Union Information

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Per the CBA, work schedules are awarded based on seniority. New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need. Therefore, the company cannot guarantee certain days off.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.