Reporting to the Division Safety Manager, this Safety Specialist position is required to collaborate with many individuals in operations in Virginia and Maryland. The Safety Specialist is responsible for the daily safety and health tasks required to support plant operations compliance. This includes safety and health administration, training, auditing and providing direction for location safety and health compliance.
In addition, the position is responsible for assisting with training of current employees with Martin Marietta's Guardian Angel Safety Culture as established. Conduct facility safety audits primarily for MSHA sites, as well assome OSHA sites. Reviews & communicates injury & liability loss trends and root cause analysis to their assigned operations groups.
Requirements
Schedule and lead new hire orientation for all plant and mine hourly employees
On a frequent basis, perform plant inspections and conduct follow up sessions with plant leadership to address findings.
Conduct Part 46 training at assigned quarries and mines
On a monthly basis, lead assigned local quarry and mine safety audits, track results, provide local leadership with continuous improvement options and follow up on all action items
Lead and/or review all local property damage analysis
Lead or provide direction to all assigned location incident investigations
Complete workers' compensation administration based on company expectations for all assigned locations
Complete all safety center administration on observations and near misses for all assigned locations
Monthly, provide location leadership an update on safety audits, observations and near misses with follow up on all open action items
Assist in the development of annual refresher training and participate in the training process
Participate in the annual review Part 46training plans and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations
Coordinate annual SOMA Industrial Hygiene assessments and training for all locations
Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of hazard resolution
Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
Ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures
Maintains OSHA logs
Perform all other related duties as assigned by Safety Manager
50%travel required for role
Minimum Education and Experience
Associates degreein Occupational Safety and Healthor equivalent experience
7 years of safety-related experience
ASP, OHST, or CHST certifications preferred
Strong knowledge of MSHA Part-46 regulations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills for formal meetings
Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail are essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting (must be able to sit for extended periods of time up to 8 hours), walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, and the ability to drive.Work may be performed in all weather conditions - heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.