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Incumbent will be responsible for building on an already successful safety program, with emphasis on expanding individual participation and process ownership. They will serve in the capacity of technical resource, internal consultant and trainer, as well as being responsible for initiating and administering safety and industrial hygiene policy and procedures and ensuring PRO-TEC’s compliance with all related laws, standards and mandates.

• Establishes, modifies, and refines policies and procedures to insure a safe operating environment in compliance with OSHA and other enforcement agency requirements.
•  Serves as contact for safety compliance matters with responsible government agencies including state and federal OSHA, Ohio BWC, etc.
• Assures all mandated reporting and records are maintained in accordance with individual agency, utility, and insurance provider requirements.  This includes recording of occupational injury and illness, training, discipline, medical histories, environmental and noise data, etc.
• Enforces Associate, company, and contractor compliance with safety and health and hygiene policies.  Takes corrective action and/or reports compliance lapses/failures to management for corrective action.
• Facilitates or personally conducts required safety communications and necessary safety training as assigned of all PRO-TEC Associates, temporaries, and as necessary, contractor employees.  This includes initial training for new Associates, mandated annual training, contractor briefings, weekly safety briefings, and observations, etc.
• Develops presentations, presentation materials, and schedules.  Identifies and contracts with qualified outside trainers.  Collaborates with others in the EHS Department to coordinate response simulation training with EMS, Fire Department, and PRO-TEC Environmental Engineer for plant emergencies including injuries, evacuation/fires, and spills.
• Facilitates team building and team development.
• Facilitates active Associate involvement in and ownership of health and safety programs through involvement of Safety Committee, the EMT squad, ERT squad, participation on project teams, recognition of performance, etc.
• Interfaces with others in the EHS Department on fire protection systems.
• Responsible for safety equipment including selection to conform to OSHA standards, purchase, storage, distribution, assigning of accountability, calibration, periodic maintenance, and mandated inspections.
• Responsible for purchase and placement of all safety signs and notices in conformance with OSHA requirements.
• Responsible for incident investigations and documentation, including establishment and revision of procedures, training, and enforcements.
• Responsible for machine guarding and access control to hazardous areas.
• Coordinates industrial health and hygiene activities including periodic monitoring of noise levels and individual time weighted exposures, air quality monitoring/measurement of contaminates, scheduling of annual hearing checks and physical exams, compliance with Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, maintenance of MSDS/Right to Know, and Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan. 
• Stays current on all government activities related to regulatory compliance.

• No direct reports. Jointly supervises EHS Interns when assigned.
• Delegates work to others in the department as needed.

Relationships

• The incumbent interacts with Operations and other Maintenance personnel to assure the PRO-TEC Management
• Human Resources & Environmental, Health and Safety Department
• Safety Committee
• Operations personnel
• Vendors, contractors, and outside trainers
• Onsite nurse, Putnam County Emergency Care, EMT squad, ERT squad, and EAP
• Workers compensation personnel including those representing the state systems, private rating group administrator, managed care provider, and outside legal counsel
• Federal and State compliance officers
• General work force

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional industrial safety experience preferred
• Master’s degree or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) desirable

• Knowledge of safety theory and practice
• Familiarity with plant layout, equipment, processes, and work methods
• Knowledge of State & Federal OSHA, NIOSH, and other safety compliance standards applicable to PRO-TEC
• Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Good organizational and leadership skills

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Position requires the ability to intermittently walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and moderate lifting for short periods of time. Ability to speak effectively, read gauges and other measuring devices, read complex technical data from computer screens or text and dexterity to keyboard. Ability to withstand varying extreme temperatures while working in the facility. Candidate must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and nights as needed. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services. Incumbent will occupy an office in an air conditioned/heated atmosphere. 

Incumbent will be required to enter the manufacturing facility and will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) which will be provided. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive pay package including profit sharing
• Competitive and customized benefits to meet your personal needs
• Company contribution towards benefit premiums and Health Savings Account
• 401K - 5% company contribution plus matching options
• Emphasis on personal development including tuition reimbursement
• Clean, modern work environment with cutting edge technology
• Self-directed work teams
• Focus on Excellence