Ergon Inc. seeks a fulltime Corporate Safety Specialist to join our Operational Excellence team. As the Corporate Safety Specialist you will develop implement and manage safety programs and initiatives to protect the health and wellbeing of employees in corporate settings. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams across business units to assess risks implement safety protocols and promote a safety culture within the organization.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in relevant fields such as Emergency Management Safety Engineering Chemical Engineering or related areas
- Ten or more years of professional experience in safety (petrochemical or refining preferred)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safety Program Development: Develop and implement corporate safety policies procedures and guidelines in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices: design and manage safety programs to address specific hazards and risks present in corporate environments.
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and audits of corporate facilities and workspaces; and identify potential safety hazards and ergonomic risks and recommend corrective actions to mitigate them.
- Safety Training and Education: Develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to the needs of corporate employees; and provide guidance on safe work practices emergency procedures and the use of safety equipment and tools.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate workplace accidents injuries and nearmisses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence; and maintain accurate records of incidents and prepare detailed reports for management.
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Stay abreast of relevant safety regulations and standards (OSHA ANSI etc. and ensure compliance across corporate operations collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements and maintain corporate governance.
- Safety Culture Promotion: Promote a culture of safety and accountability among corporate employees through awareness campaigns training sessions and communication initiatives. Encourage employee participation in safety programs and initiatives to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans for corporate facilities including evacuation procedures first aid protocols and communication strategies conduct drills and exercises to test emergency preparedness and ensure employees are adequately trained to respond to crises.
- Safety Program Evaluation and Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of corporate safety programs through performance metrics data analysis and feedback mechanisms and continuously evaluate and improve safety initiatives based on industry trends best practices and organizational needs.
Why Ergon Inc.
At Ergon we are a relationshipdriven familyowned company that values each employees growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood Mississippi we take pride in maintaining a closeknit smallcompany atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & profit sharing
- Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Short and LongTerm Disability Plans
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays vacation and sick leave
- Tuition assistance
At Ergon Inc. we live by our core values:
- Empowered Service: Together we are committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what is right provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That is empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We do not say we are experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
- Respectful Relationships: Together we foster a culture of respect acceptance and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We are united by our shared values constantly forging respectful relationships.
Come and join the Ergon team!
Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Corporate Safety Specialist
Location: Flowood MS
Employment offer contingent upon preemployment drug test background check and MVR.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority