Safety Specialist II

Fosters, directly and indirectly, by action, example and training, a comprehensive safety program throughout the Structurals Division, at all locations.  Monitors potential health and safety conditions of the workplace; identifies problems, recommends solutions, and ensures that the on-going safety system is corrected to incorporate the changes. Primary safety specialist for three Division locations requiring onsite presence. 5-10% travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the development of Division-wide safety goals and objectives. 
• Develops recommendations for improvement of safety procedures, practices and activities that support these goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements, through supervisors and managers, an effective safety performance tracking and measurement system.
• Collaborates on a scheduled basis with management/departments to interpret the results and effect the corrective actions.
• Provides supervision and safety committees with safety procedures, manuals, directives and other required information relative to safety.
• Serves as internal facilitator in using these tools to achieve the desired safety goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with line supervision and safety committees in the development of required revisions to existing procedures, rules and regulation.
• Works with the Workers’ Comp. Manager to effect the changes.
• Keeps abreast with technical developments and OSHA related regulations that affect the safety considerations for operations.
• Incorporates new information into existing operations, where applicable.
• Takes part in review of all serious disabling injuries/fatalities.
• Responsible for effective operations record keeping and OSHA document compliance.
• Develops in conjunction with local safety committees, and maintains an effective local publicity program.
• Serves as a member/advisor of operations safety committee for special duties and surveys.
• Consults with Engineering and Maintenance departments on all plans and specifications for new or proposed changes in process, equipment, or methods and reviews for compliance with safety standards before acceptance or use.
• Collaborates with the third party administrator staff for claims processing information, investigatory processes, and representation at hearings.
• Collaborates with supervision in the administration of the Light Duty Work Program and in the assignment of eligible employees in accordance with established practices.
• Collaborates with Engineering and Maintenance departments regarding outside contractors’ safety requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of the Corporate Loss Control Program, manuals, rules and regulations and in proper communication of such programs, rules and regulations.
• Designs and develops various motivational safety training programs for managerial and hourly personnel.
• Assists and advises supervisory staff in proper administration of the Corporate Loss Control Program, including, but not limited to:
  • Job procedure
  • Basic training
  • New and transfer job orientation
  • Safety observation
  • Accident investigation
  • Physical conditions and inspections
  • Safety audits
• Discusses complaints and suggestions received in writing relating to safety conditions with he affected supervision.
• By observation of physical conditions and work practices, detects lack of conformity with the Loss Control Program and follows up with the appropriate supervisor.
• Provides technical training on observing unsafe acts to management and supervision, and monitors the training effectiveness.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• May be required complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste..

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, plus 5-8 years of related and progressively more complex experience.
• Required Skills & Abilities
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
  • Proven ability to accomplish results in a collaborative environment.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.