Safety Specialist (Engineering Services) - Onsite - Chesterfield, MOIf you are looking for a company that recognizes and rewards your abilities, provides opportunities to advance your career, and fosters an environment to learn and develop, Experitec is for you! This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, opportunity to interface with customers onsite, a troubleshooting mindset, and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking high impact employees whose focus and integrity can significantly improve the businesses of our customers. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working in a variety of industries simultaneously such as: chemical, power generation, refining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and water. What does the Safety Specialist do?
- Drive Experitec safety culture.
- Developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.
- Conducting customer on-site safety audits including any customer dictated requirements.
- Review and evaluate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to determine appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recommendations, collaborating closely with the team to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Serving as the primary liaison between Experitec and customer safety departments, fostering clear communication and collaboration.
- Conduct quarterly internal safety audits and lead Experitec / Emerson safety audits.
- Ensuring all company policies and procedures fully comply with administrative, state, local, and federal laws and regulations, including OSHA, while overseeing timely and accurate reporting to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Completing customer safety questionnaires and provide requested safety documentation (Vendor Qualifications).
- Leading an Experitec Safety Committee across all territory offices, to facilitate a collaborative effort determining safety standards and implementation company wide.
- Evaluating facilities and equipment to identify unsafe conditions that need improvement.
- Maintaining safety incident and accident investigation records.
- Manage third-party safety compliance platforms to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
- Ensure accountability for safety standards across company.
- Proactively address and collaborate on observed safety non-conformances.
- During major outage periods, travel to the site to represent Experitec.
This position is part of our Valve Services Providers team within Mechanical Services department with the specific title of Safety Specialist.What Experitec offers: At Experitec, we know our employees are a critical part to our overall success. We care about the wellbeing of every employee. No matter what stage of life they're in, Experitec strives to support and care for each employee with a benefits program tailored to their needs. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible work environment ensuring our employees have the work-life balance they deserve. We believe giving our employees the resources they need to succeed in their personal lives will enable them to reach their peak performance in their professional lives. Required Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree OR associate degree with two or more years of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent with four or more years of relevant work experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two or more years of industrial, manufacturing, and/or field safety related work experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook email, and basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in office and/or on customer sites Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and to occasionally work weekends and additional hours upon request.
- Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass driving record background check.
- Ability to utilize personal vehicle for the majority of work travel AND ability to rent a car when requested by supervisor for work travel.
- Ability to independently travel up to 25% of the time including overnights and weekends as needed. This may include several weeks at the customer site during outages to act as safety advocate. Flexibility to travel with little notice to meet customer needs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and data center environments with shifting and extreme temperatures, varying work heights and varying noise levels.
- Ability to wear PPE as appropriate for potential environmental hazards.
- Ability to obtain required certifications within 6-months: Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), forklift trainer certification, OSHA 30, and Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights up to 50 feet.
Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree OR Bachelor's degree in safety.
- Certified Safety Professional certificate.
- Associate degree with two or more years of relevant work experience.
- Track record of suggesting process improvements to positively impact safety culture.
- Three or more years of direct experience in an emergency response/safety related position.
- One or more years of experience in occupation health and/or fire protection.
- Currently possess and/or the ability to obtain EMT- Paramedic Certification, CPR certification, Confined Space Rescue Technician certification, Hazardous Materials Technician and/or Specialist certification.
- Experience implementing and/or overseeing adoption of effective safety policies, programs and/or initiatives.
Opportunities to make an Impact:
- Be the primary advocate for the Experitec corporate safety program.
- Provide guidance over in-office and on-site safety practices and actively participate in the awareness, training, and auditing of company safety.
- Collaborate with leadership to keep safety manual and other guidelines current with industry and government standards as well as track and maintain records of performance in all areas of safety.
- Serve as an on-site safety advocate, promoting and ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
What does Experitec do? As an Emerson Impact Partner, we have the exclusive rights to sell and service Emerson Automation Solutions products in our defined territory. Our customers are largely manufacturing facilities and Upstream Oil & Gas. We serve many different industries including chemical, power generation, refining, oil & gas, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and water. We partner with our customers to optimize the performance of their automated processes (reduce cost and increase throughput and quality), make their plants safer places to work, and/or help them reach environmental goals. Our engineered solutions include both innovative technology, products, and services. We are a group of Driven, Positive and Collaborative Employee Owners! Benefits Package*:
- Experitec is 100% Employee Owned! Opportunity to become an employee owner and receive company stock through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) encouraging and rewarding long term commitment.
- Flexible work environment with Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal, holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off.
- Total Rewards Package includes both annual salary and performance incentive based on individual and company performance.
- 401(k): Experitec matches 50% of every dollar employee contributes up to 6% of annual compensation in addition to a 3% Safe Harbor Contribution. This is a total company contribution of 6% to your retirement account.
- Benefit Plans include medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Programs, Years of Service gift cards, and Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development & Training Opportunities include On-The-Job training, coaching, mentoring and workshops to improve professional skills and progress toward personal career goals.
*Full details available in Benefits brochure provided to candidates prior to offer decision. Work Authorization Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship). Equal Opportunity Employer Experitec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Talent ManagementIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Experitec is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for and to the extent required, for the actual position sought by the applicant for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any needed accommodation(s) using ...@experitec.com. This mailbox is for accommodation requests and will not have visibility or be able to respond to general application or interview status requests.To all recruitment agencies: Experitec does not accept unsolicited third party resumes for this position.This posting will be available for application until at least January 6, 2025. #LI-CN1