Senior Safety Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Senior Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the safety program throughout the District.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assign, supervise, and review work, recommending hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, or discharge as needed.
  • Coordinate, review, and update mandated OSHA training and MWRD recommended training for employees, ensuring maintenance of records of training received.
  • Review accident statistics and prepare monthly and annual reports to OSHA, Water Environmental Federation, NSC, and MWRD management, identifying trends and suggesting corrective action.
  • Review construction and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Assist in preparation of the Safety budget by determining needs for safety equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Review current literature for instructional material, new OSHA regulations, and state-of-the-art safety equipment and methods.
  • Coordinate and implement District Safety Programs, evaluating the capability of present systems, policies, and procedures and making recommendations for new equipment and updates to Safety Programs.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety technology, engineering, or science.
  • Four years of experience in the development, implementation, and communication of safety programs in the workplace, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
  • Additional experience in the development, implementation, and communication of safety programs in the workplace may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Certification as an Associate Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals may be substituted for the required education and/or experience to a maximum of two years.
  • Certification as a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals may be substituted for the required education and/or experience to a maximum of four years.
  • Two years of experience with the District as a Safety Specialist.
  • Civil service status as a Safety Specialist.

Working Conditions

May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system. Typical office environment. May use standard office equipment and computer terminals.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of construction, plant, and office safety.
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of first aid.
  • Extensive knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in industrial and construction safety.
  • Some knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of modern office management.
  • Ability to read and follow building plans and blueprints.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
  • Ability to conduct training classes and instruct others.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

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