Principal Site Safety Professional

Job Summary

Location:  Stockton, California

This position will serve as the subject matter expert in safety and industrial hygiene. Supports the implementation and oversight of safety programs and policies, as well as maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. Expertise in training, auditing, and hazard identification and control are required. The position reports to the Plant Manager, and will lead the safety effort at both our Stockton and Woodland sites, with functional reporting to the corporate Safety department.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, administer, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Work collaboratively with leadership and employees to strengthen the company’s safety culture
• Create and deliver safety-related reports and presentations
• Develop and present safety training and educational programs
• Conduct assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and adherence to company expectations and recommend solutions to address gaps
• Provide leadership and direction in implementation of strategic safety initiatives
• Interface with regulatory agencies and outside vendors, as necessary 
• Monitor regulatory process to identify future applicable regulations and their impact on operations
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety or related discipline and seven years of practical experience

Other Qualifications

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety or related discipline
• Expert knowledge of California and Federal OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of electrical standards
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, safety management systems
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
• Knowledge of the risks and hazards of equipment typically found in industrial or power generation facilities

Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to positively influence and motivate others
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a business and functional leader, who collaborate on issues and decisions
• Ability to present information at all levels in the organization in a clear and concise manner
• Proven ability to function in a matrix-based organization with multiple points of reporting and interaction

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Frequently lift/move objects of up to 10 pounds in weight and occasionally up to 25 pounds in weight 
• Frequently sit, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms extensively
• Observe/inspect utilizing close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Climb ladders up to 20 feet in height, and stairs up to 5 flights at a time
• Wear negative-pressure respirator for up to 2 hours a day
• Perform light work in hot environments (100 degrees F) for up to 6 hours/day
• Wear protective equipment (including, but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses or goggles gloves) for up to 8 hours/day
• Work in a noisy environment (with hearing protection)
• Walk/stand (with occasional breaks) for up to 7 hours/day
• Occasionally stoop or kneel
• Work at heights (protected by guardrails and/or personal fall arrest equipment)
• Work in an environment with exposures to magnetic and/or electrical fields, and/or wood dust

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both in a business office setting and at a project site. While working at the project site, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including cold/hot, wet and/or humid conditions, and may work near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration (see physical requirements above). The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office but may become loud at the project site.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.