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Safety Specialist

West Point, PA 19486

Job Function: Engineering Job Number: 403685

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for Safety Specialist for a validation and quality assurance provider located in West Point, PA. This is a long-term assignment that could go direct. Hourly rate $60.00 to 70.00 In addition to the qualifications outlined below, the candidate must be well versed in incident investigations, root cause analysis and developing sustainable corrective action plans. The role also requires a candidate that demonstrates the ability to coach, mentor, and counsel to support, develop and expand the safety culture on our projects. Supports a culture of safety, not a “compliance only” culture. Occasional travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5-7 years of Construction Safety Management Experience
  • 4-year Degree or demonstrated progressive work experience
  • Training & Experience leading incident investigations
  • Time management and ability to manage deadlines on multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated people leader experience.
  • Experience in Pharma industry preferred, but not required.
  • Experience or familiarity with Qualification and Commissioning recommended.
  • Safety Program/Project leadership experience
  • OSHA 510 required; OSHA 500 strongly recommended.
  • Proven history of developing and maintaining positive relations with owner’s site leadership, project management, construction management companies, workforce, and labor leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Assist with coordinating site safety activities with Global Engineering Solutions (GES) project managers.
  • Lead Job Safety Analysis / Safe Plan of Action program on each of the projects at the site, & review permitting processes on projects 
  • Liaison to the site GSE, Health, Safety and Environment Department as necessary
  • Formulation & administration of Zero Harm Safety Program. (Safety Observation Reports (SOR), Near Miss, First Aid Reporting) at the site
  • Monitor and participate in weekly Site Safety meetings for each project.
  • Incident Investigations:
    • Conduct thorough investigations of safety incidents.
    • Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and document all relevant information.
    • Analyze incident reports, photographs, and other supporting materials.
    • Determine the root causes and contributing factors of incidents.
    • Document investigation findings accurately and objectively.
    • Provide a clear and concise summary of the incident, including timelines and sequence of events.
    • Identify the underlying causes and factors that contributed to the incident.
    • Include recommendations for preventive measures and corrective actions to ensure compliance with Enablon SN09 and GES Incident Investigation and Reporting Requirements
  • Timely reporting and timely incident investigation resolution. Ensure that all corrective actions are closed out by target dates.
  • Review injury/incident reports for completeness.
  • Ensure applicable company and regulatory HSE requirements are being met.
  • Oversee safety incentive program for each project.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Work closely with project managers, EPCMs, safety officers, and site supervisors during incident investigations.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Coach and mentor safety team members with varying degrees of experience.
  • Weekly documented job site safety inspections
  • Participate in safety reviews at pre-bid and pre-award meetings.
  • Review Logistics plans for each project for completeness and safety.
  • Be a mentor for all project team members on safety. Collaborate with the contractor management and supervisors to raise their safety awareness and hazard recognition.
  • Participate and collaborate in developing Project Execution plans and SHE plans for new projects.
  • Participate and maintain positive and effective Union Leadership relations.
  • Participate in Tier meetings.
  • Reporting of Leading/Lagging indicators as well as KPIs for site projects
  • Ensure contractors adhere to Merck and OSHA standards.
  • Support and participate in onboarding processes including site orientation, training, pre/post bid alignment and safety culture.
  • Oversee high-risk work and cut sheet programs.
  • Coordinate weekly site project safety walks and monitor CAPA closures.
  • Oversee and participate in Management of Change
  • Participate in Peer Audits
  • Perform Contractor Evaluation Reviews
  • Support and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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