Health & Safety Specialist

HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Job Description:

Reporting to the Safety Manager, this position's primary function is to:

* Perform all Industrial Hygiene activities to include testing, record keeping, and program management to include atmospheric monitoring program and equipment.
* Deliver hands on training on all company safety policies to include mobile equipment training.
* Become a subject matter expert on mills safety policies and programs as to be a resource to mill employees.
* Assist with the mills emergency response policies and program and maintain emergency response equipment.
* Provide direction to employees on all matters of safety, health and security as related to the mill.
* Be proactive in nature towards safety related matters.
* Assist in contractor management of onsite contractors.
* Adhere to HPI/HOP methodology.
* Recommend/implement control to eliminate hazards found in the workplace through IH testing or other job activities.
* Perform other duties as required. These duties will include after-hours response to safety issues.

Minimum Requirements:

* Certified Industrial Hygienist
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent safety related work experience
* A working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

Skills:

* Applicants must have demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, be a self-starter with a strong orientation for continuous improvements, while possessing the ability to advise, recommend and to delegate.
* Applicant must be customer service oriented; have excellent skills in oral and written communications; possess good negotiations skills; be a team player; as well as prepare and present information to small and large groups.

If you would like to apply for this position, please apply at www.Domtar.com/careers