Safety Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to the Executive Manager, Safety and has responsibility for supporting safety initiatives in line with the corporate safety strategy, best practices, and safety metrics. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting site safety assessments, team training, and developing improvements for site environments and team behavior. The Safety Specialist will work closely with DSUS Safety Team, Site Leadership, and all DSUS Support Departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Report to the Executive Manager, Safety and support all corporate and department safety initiatives.
• Conduct both scheduled and regular communications – in person, via phone, or via electronic methods – with key stakeholders to ensure training, best practices, and safe behaviors at all DSUS Airports sites. Key stakeholders are defined as DSUS Safety Team, Site Managers, regional leadership, and Support Team members.
• In conjunction with DSUS Safety Team and regional leadership, develop monthly training topics, toolbox talks, and other discussion and training topics for implementation and follow up at all DSUS Airports sites.
• Conduct regular visits to site operations and engage with all levels of field team members. During site visits, perform documented safety audit with observations, recommendations, and follow up to be discussed with DSUS Safety Team and regional leadership for needed improvements.
• In conjunction with DSUS Safety Team, participate in the development and delivery of material for all corporate, regional, and site safety committees and meetings.
• Maintain company Safety Management System. Work with site and regional leadership on core functionality, data and metric review, and end user recommendations. Additionally, monitor and maintain all documentation related to safety incidents in conjunction with site leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Manager, Safety.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude focused on the safety of DSUS Airports team members, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3+ years’ experience leading safety culture and initiatives at a multi-site or regional level.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment maintenance activities in an airport, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of safety principles, best practices, and training content.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities in a changing environment
• Ability to travel in excess of 50% of the time.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• High School Diploma.

 

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and communicate in English.
• Must be able to comply with the DSUS Drug and Alcohol policy
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 5+ years’ experience within the Health and Safety function. 3+ years’ experience in conducting training in a classroom environment. 3+ years’ experience working in a multi-state environment. 3+ years’ experience working with material handling equipment and facilities maintenance activities. Proficiency in Online Safety Recordkeeping Software (Velocity EHS)   ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Working knowledge/computer skills Ability to influence and persuade management level employees Ability to communicate to interpret and explain written and statistical data to a wide range of audiences. Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to convey difficult and challenging information to managers. Attention to detail a must. Ability to work unsupervised Ability to manage time and prioritize work.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment in a controlled atmosphere building, or an approved remote location.

DSUS STATEMENT
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. By signing below, I acknowledge and affirm that I have read, understand and discussed any problems that I may have fulfilling the duties outlined in the above job description with the Manager of Human Resources.

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