Safety Coordinator - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

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.

MISSION:

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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Participates in the development of LPC safety goals and objectives. Develops recommendations for improvement of safety procedures, practices and activities that support these goals and objectives.
2. Assists with safety performance tracking and measurement system. Collaborates on a scheduled basis with management/departments to interpret the results and effect the corrective actions.
3. Provides 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.
4. Collaborates with line supervision and safety committees in the development of required revisions to existing procedures, rules and regulations.
5. Keeps abreast with technical developments and OSHA related regulations that affect the safety considerations for operations. Incorporates new information into existing operations, where applicable.
6. Takes part in review of all serious disabling injuries/fatalities. Responsible for effective operations record keeping and OSHA document compliance.
7. Develops in conjunction with local safety committees, and maintains an effective local publicity program.
8. Serves as a member/advisor of operations safety committee for special duties and surveys.
9. Maintains knowledge of LPC Program, manuals, rules and regulations and in proper communication of such programs, rules and regulations.
10. Assists and advises supervisory staff in proper administration of the LPC Safety 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
    • Management Commitment to Workplace Safety/Occupational Health
    • Committee meetings and employee involvement
    • Hazard assessment and control
    • Safety and occupational health planning
    • Accountability
    • Safety and occupational health training
    • Others as determined by the company
11. Discusses complaints and suggestions received in writing relating to safety conditions with the affected supervision.
12. By observation of physical conditions and work practices, detects lack of conformity with LPC Safety Program and follows up with the appropriate Supervisor.
13. Provides technical training on observing unsafe acts to management and Supervision, and monitors the training effectiveness
14. Handles first line performance issues as it relates to safety with employees in a respectful manner regarding safety issues. Notifies supervision when further action is required to improve safety performance.
15. Trains employees on new skills and works with employees to improve safety performance to satisfactory levels
16. Coordinates resources to move from one team to help another when necessary to meet required safety goals.
17. May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
18. May be required to handle hazardous waste.