SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Job Summary:
The Safety Technical Specialist is responsible for ensuring overall safety at RCSC locations, including the safe use, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials, developing and testing evacuation plans, and conducting employee safety training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the Safety Committee, including scheduling meetings, training committee members, conducting inspections, and ensuring follow-up on inspection results.
- Inspect RCSC facilities to identify fire safety and security risks, recommend solutions, and create work orders for remediation.
- Ensure proper handling and compliance with safety guidelines and procedures at RCSC departments and Chartered Club locations.
- Develop and update policies and procedures for handling sharps in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Review and update evacuation and fire plans, conduct periodic drills, evaluate drill results, and implement necessary changes or training.
- Work with agencies to ensure compliance with signage and reporting requirements for hazardous materials.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations regarding chemical use, storage, and disposal, and maintain required logs and SDS documentation.
- Facilitate and complete incident investigations for employees, members, and guests in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator.
- Work with Human Resources to manage worker's compensation coverage and provide light-duty options for injured workers.
- Consult with RCSC departments and Chartered Clubs on safety and security needs for special events.
- Coordinate first aid, CPR, and AED training for RCSC employees.
- Manage and track safety and policy training through RCSC’s Safety Management software, including remedial and post-incident training.
- Update Human Resources with employee training completions for personnel files.
- Research safety-related topics and provide policy and procedural analysis.
- Adjust work schedule to meet organizational demands.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- Three (3) years minimum of experience emphasizing insurance compliance, public safety, and safety training.
- Equivalent combinations of experience, education, and/or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Completion of OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training Program or ability to complete within 1 year of hire.
- CPR and AED certification or ability to complete within 6 months of hire.
- Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to respond well to questions and interpret written information.
- Ability to develop policies and procedures with strong proofreading and editing skills.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.
- Problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze information effectively.
- Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads.
- High degree of accountability, initiative, dependability, and creativity.
- Ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
- Familiarity with security surveillance cameras and access control systems is helpful but not required.