Regional Safety Specialist

  • Location: West Branch, Iowa
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 9240
  • Salary: $70,000 — $90,000
Our client is a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions for shippers that reduce cost, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. Using their robust dataset, cutting-edge technology, and market expertise, they uncover freight optimizations and create actionable strategies for the largest brands in the world. This company has grown from a Fuel Recovery solution to engaging clients through multiple products and as a result building a client success function. Safety Specialist Job Type: Full-time; On-site Responsibilities: Serve as primary contact for Safety & Health related issues Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures Design new and maintain existing company policies and procedures and help company divisions and departments with implementation Design and conduct Safety & Health training Design and conduct periodic audits to check compliance with Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures, striving for continuous improvement Ensure all records are maintained in compliance with all Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures Keep abreast of new laws and regulations in the Safety & Health field Keep abreast of new technologies and programs in the Safety & Health field and make recommendations for adoption to the appropriate managers. Drive timely completion of corrective actions associated with near-miss incidents, injury investigations, physical hazards, compliance inspections and audits Assist company leadership and associates in understanding Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, standards, and concepts to prevent workplace injuries, occupational hazards and non-compliance. Coordinate occupational health monitoring activities for associates (i.e. respiratory, noise, and chemicals) in connection with operations Manage, direct, and coordinate claim activities in workers compensation, liability, general auto liability, and property Manage annual service instructions, programs, and audits with property and insurance carriers and brokers Interpret and resolve loss control survey reports or recommendations by related insurance specialists Experience: Bachelors degree in Safety with 3-5 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience or Associates or Technical degree with 5-8 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience. Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels. Working knowledge of workers compensation and transportation laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels. Working knowledge of fire protection/prevention codes and standards and industrial hygiene fundamentals Ability to communicate with all levels from laborer through senior management to develop program support Aptitude to work within government/regulatory guidelines and with agency personnel Ability to identify, appraise and analyze loss producing conditions and practices Proactive in designing and developing appropriate safety and risk related programs and policies Capable of team-oriented problem solving Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint Honest, open, trusting-building professional that stimulates cooperation and communication between associates and management Valid Drivers License with good driving record Ability to travel to different location of U.S. Venture required Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana) This position offers a competitive base salary. Related to: Shipper, Manufacturer, Distributor, Distribution, Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Distribution Center, Fulfillment Center, Warehouse, Logistics, Auto, Plant, Assembly, Manufacture, Build, Automation, Robotics, production, inventory, parts, supply chain, stamping, metals, FMCSR, OSHA, MC#, MC Number, Carrier Compliance, CFR Regulations, Federal Safety, State Safety, DOT, CMV Operation, Driver Qualification Files, DQF, Motor Carrier Regulations, Carrier On-Boarding, Claims, Insurance, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC