Health and Safety Officer

Position Type: Full-time
Status: Exempt
Salaried/Hourly: Salaried

Position Summary / Purpose
The Health and Safety Officer will research and utilize health and safety standards, best practices, and analytical techniques to develop and measure the success of the employee safety program. A large portion of duties would also include the monitoring of job sites to ensure they meet OSHA regulations, company safety policies and quality control of jobsite. The ultimate goal of this position is to create a company-wide culture of safety.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze the impact of safety and environmental compliance on proposed projects
Ensure the necessary programs are in place to reduce employee risk
Direct the development of training programs to meet objectives
Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations; including OSHA regulations
Maintain consistency for all safety and environmental efforts throughout the company
Serve as a resource for employees and management for safety related questions and concerns
Assist with audits of safety programs
Work with HR department on First Report of Injuries and potential work comp claims
Develop a culture of safety among leaders and employees
Develop systems and processes to ensure all employees are trained, understand, and comply with all relevant safety requirements and policies
Prepare and lead all safety committee meetings
Prepare and present quarterly safety training to all staff
Manage MSDS program
Manage respiratory program and FIT testing
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver safety orientation and training to new hires.
Quality control of projects/jobs in process
Conduct on-site job site safety audits
Manage fleet in fleet management software platform
Demonstrated experience with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, compliance, and safety requirements
Strong knowledge of DOT standards and the ability to ensure regulatory compliance

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Work with all leadership to ensure legal requirements, safety policies and safe work practices are followed at all work sites and during employee travel out of state.
Ability to motivate others to improve and promote acceptance, awareness, effectiveness and results of the Employee Safety Program.
Willingness to take initiative and work effectively without close supervision, maintain accuracy and quantity of work under pressure of changing priorities, and adaptable and flexible with change.
Willingness to take unpopular stance to maintain safe work environment.

Decision Rights and Authority
Employee disciplines pertaining to safety violations
Ability to shut down operation of job site if unsafe and immediate intervention is required to avoid potential employee harm

Working Relationships and Scope
Continuous communication with Safety Committee about areas of focus and safety concerns and issues.
Working with Human Resources on employee disciplines in regards to safety, employee injuries and safety policies and programs

Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience

oHigh School Diploma
oClean driving record
o2-5 years experience of safety program management
o23 years of hands-on experience with DOT compliance, regulations, and safety requirements.
oStrong computer skills-Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.
oOSHA 10 & 30
oHazwhopper certification
oExperience in forklift training
oExperience working in mitigation or construction industry
Travel
This position will require frequent travel to jobs in and around MN and Midwest, including our satellite location in Baxter. This position will require 50% travel and then approx. 50% time spent on-site at Monticello location. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Availability:
This position will require evening and weekend phone availability to assist in safety-related questions, employee injuries and vehicle accidents, etc.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
Walking and/or standing throughout the day. Frequent driving and sitting. Occasionally climbing ladders. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat. The noise level in the work environment and jobsites can be loud.
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position, working 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., MondayFriday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits available at start of employment:
-Company vehicle
-Company Phone, Laptop
-Paid Time Off
-Paid Holidays

After 90 days:
-Health Insurance
-Kavira health benefit
-HSA (if enrolled in health insurance)-Company contributes $100 per month into HSA
-Dental insurance
-Retirement Plan
-Free Life Insurance coverage
-Short term disability
-Employee Resource Group (EAP)