Altecis seeking to hire a Safety Specialistin Elizabethtown, KY!
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We Offer:
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program, Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match, Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available
A Family-oriented environment
Working for a privately held company
Developmental opportunities
Working for a growing company
A lot of autonomy in this position
Shift hours/schedules:
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7am-4pm OR 8am-5pm (flexible with start time)
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Job Responsibilities:
Ensures the facility complies with all current environmental and safety regulations. Works to develop, implement, monitor, and manage environmental and safety programs, policies, and procedures. Maintains environmental records and interfaces with regulatory inspectors on behalf of the facility supported. Evaluates the facility’s procedures, facilities & equipment to identify compliance with environmental regulations and Altec environmental policies, programs, and unsafe conditions needing improvement. Identifies & evaluates detrimental working conditions & adjusts safeguard associates’ health. Maintains safety and environmental records.
Conducts environmental and safety training and education programs, and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.
Provides new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations.
Involved in accident investigations
Conducts Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)
Maintains all Environmental and Safety Governmental records.
Manages and administers the Altec APSMS system the online (ACMIS) MSDS records for the facility.
Manages DOT Drug Testing for the facility.
Leads and coordinates Environmental and Safety Compliance and Worker’s Compensation RCI events.
Participates in environmental and safety orientation and training for new associates.
Develops & maintains industrial hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, and ventilation surveys.
Develops and maintains medical monitoring programs for associates.
Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Completes and files all Environmental and Safety regulatory reports and submits required governmental reports for EPA and OSHA compliance.
Inspects specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
Investigates accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Investigates health-related complaints, & inspects facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation & regulations.
Maintains and updates emergency response plans and procedures.
Maintains compliance with Air Emission Program, Emission Tracking, and reporting requirements.
Assists in permitting for Air, Storm Water, and Waste registrations.
Coordinates and conducts Waste and Storm Water sampling and conducts monthly and bi-weekly storm water audits.
Maintains inventories of hazardous materials & wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure materials are handled properly.
Serves as the assistant Primary Emergency Response Coordinator and Assistant Spill Team Leader for HAZWOPER certified responders at the facility
Maintains the MSDS database at the facility.
Coordinates the maintenance of the spill response equipment and countermeasures at the facility
Coordinates and communicates "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals and other substances and manages the Hazardous Waste Program.
Conducts Hazardous Waste, Storm Water, and SPCC Audits, per Altec programs and policies.
Serves as primary contact person with EPA and OSHA regulatory agencies.
Orders suspension of activities that pose potential exposure to workers' health, safety, and/or potential impact to the environment or ecosystems where the facility is located.
Interfaces with the Corporate Environmental Manager and Corporate Safety Manager regarding implementation of the Corporate Environmental Program and Corporate Safety Program.
Minimum Requirements:
Four-year Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Occupational and Safety, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering
Basic S&H Principles – Experience must include understanding of the following:
Basic application of regulatory standards (OSHA or DOT) - OHSA 30 hours training
Application of simple hazard assessments (e.g. JHA/JSA)
Basic Hazard recognition skills (e.g. Guarding, slips, etc.)
Simple problem-solving abilities (e.g. job and/or gap analysis, etc.)
Root Cause Analysis - Participate in 5 whys, cause mapping
Continuous Improvement at an individual level (e.g. Housekeeping, procedure, etc.)
Operational Knowledge
Basic IH Knowledge
About Us:
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.