Safety and Environmental Specialist

Description

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co.)!  Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world.  Come grow your career - See what opportunities await today!   

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports and assists the Safety & Environmental Department in achieving company goals and objectives. Conducts branch safety and environmental audits, observations and inspections; Assists the Safety & Environmental Department and Branch Management to determine Root Causes of all safety incidents; Assists the Safety & Environmental Department, Product Support Supervisors and employees with the implementation of action items related to safety incidents; Facilitates Industrial Hygiene testing as applicable – Noise & air monitoring, etc.; Conducts First Aid/CPR/AED & BBP Training at all branch locations; Assists with MSHA Training as needed; Assists with Respiratory Program – Medical evaluations, training, fit testing, voluntary use program; Assists with Hearing Conservation Program – Training & audiograms; Conducts various safety training classes as needed; Assists with tracking of various EH&S metrics; Assists with the completion of various customer related safety information and regulatory reports.

COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, time management, computer, organization, planning, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• The individual must be able to work with others, internally and externally, to achieve the company’s Safety & Environmental goals.  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related education preferred; Or a High School Graduate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Environmental, Health or Safety field or similar.
• Must be able to travel to all branch locations four to five days per week.   

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401(k): Match and employer discretionary contribution.
• Health Insurance: Two options are available, including an HSA with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $1,200 per year.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage options.
• Financial Access: Credit Union membership is available.
• Insurance: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Educational Opportunities: Scholarships for employees’ spouses and children through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Compensation: Base pay, annual bonus potential, and company success share bonuses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a service shop and office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.