Safety Specialist

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection management systems, and high-performance below-grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Specialist will be responsible for maintaining all Safety-related documentation, from new hire training to continuous training for Channell employees at our North Las Vegas facility. The Safety Specialist will ensure that employees are adequately trained regarding company-specific and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety requirements. The Safety Specialist will be involved in creating, maintaining, and communicating safety-related policies and procedures and ensuring that they are followed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in administering mandatory safety training for the plant to ensure compliance and ensure employees, temporary employees, and transferred employees receive proper training.
• May assist in the injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation process, review reports, and follow up as necessary.
• Assist in assessments that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards.
• Evaluate the gravity of each safety risk by considering its consequences.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Prepare reports, present safety recommendations, and maintain corresponding accounts.
• Assist in implementing effective risk management solutions and plans.
• Ensure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment. Drive the development of safe work procedures and make health and safety recommendations accordingly.
• Provides information and assistance to the safety committee and serves on the committee.
• Assists in the development and implementation of safety training programs for compliance with OSHA regulations and other federal, state, or local requirements.
• Member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team.

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• ISO sections about the position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering/Management or related field preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (ability to understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish).
• Submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to lift to 30 / 50 pounds
• Capacity to work overtime as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical and working conditions requirements below are examples of the orders to carry out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 30 / 50 pounds—continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.