Safety Specialist
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Job Location:
Indian Head, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) support to our trades and maintenance role will primarily support the Infrastructure Division by overseeing safety programs and training related to operation and maintenance activities including fall protection confined space entry and forklift position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture ensuring compliance with federal and organizational safety standards and supporting day-to-day operations in shops laboratories and field ideal candidate will be proactive hands-on and experienced in engaging directly with employees performing physical and technical work.
This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head MD and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site as well as from ERGs Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington DC 25 miles from Alexandria VA and 60 miles from Fredericksburg VA.
Job Description:
- Conduct workplace inspections job hazard analyses and safety audits in support of trades and maintenance operations
- Provideon-site OSH guidance and support for activities such as equipment maintenance construction fabrication and facility operations
- Assistin developing implementing andmaintainingsafety programs and proceduresin accordance withOSHA and other applicable regulations
- Support incident investigations and root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Deliver safety training toolbox talks and on-the-job safety coaching for employees and supervisors
- Track analyze and report safety metrics and trends to support continuous improvement
- Collaborate with supervisors engineers and environmental health staff tomaintainsafe and compliant workplaces
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene Environmental Health or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years of relevant experience supporting safety programs in industrial manufacturing or maintenance environments
- Experience supporting safety programs within a U.S. Navy or Department of Defense (DoD) environment is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations EM385 1-1 OPNAV 5100.23Gand general industry/construction safety requirements
- Demonstrated experience conducting hazard assessments and implementing practical safety solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse trades and technical teams
- Professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour CSP CHST or equivalent are preferred
$90000 - $165000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at emailprotected or call .
ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
