Safety Specialist

This position provides administrative and technical support and training necessary to create and maintain a safe work environment, focusing on occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) and general employee safety.

Responsibilities

Provide technical input and coordinate the development, implementation, planning and on-going maintenance associated with the company's safety management and training program for all employees. Serve as Smith System driver training leader and participate in training of both company instructors and employees. Conduct and record safety inspections of company facilities and equipment. Complete annual reporting (Forms 300 and 300a) to OSHA and ensure posting of the reports along with completion of monthly goal updates and MidAmerican required reports. Update and maintain Kern River material safety data sheets (MSDS). Audit commercial motor vehicle records of employees¿ assigned company vehicles.  Lead efforts on safety improvement plan; and prepare, review, and publish Kern River's written safety program. Present information regarding Kern River's safety program at MidAmerican global safety meeting. Provide guidance and participate as a member of Kern River's central safety committee.  Provide technical input on OSHA safety regulations to engineering, field operations and other departments by interpreting rules, codes, and standards. Participate in the development and revision of company operating procedures and/or engineering standards to ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations.  Review design basis agreements, project execution plans and construction design specifications for safety requirements. Conduct pre-bid safety program screening of all construction contractors. Conduct on-site safety inspections/audits of contractors during construction projects. Prepare project safety awareness orientation materials as appropriate. (10%) Participate in the analysis and investigation of personal injury and automotive accidents, property damage and loss and recommends preventative measures. Participate on the company emergency response management team during any pipeline emergency.  Develop and lead employee safety meetings to communicate safety policies and procedures, conduct meetings and coordinates first aid training and safety programs to enhance the company's overall safety. Communicate safety awareness using multiple media: company newsletter articles, safety posters, magazine subscriptions for employees, Kern River's safety web site.  Act as a liaison to operations and OSHA safety agencies to provide information, answer questions, and facilitate issue resolution. Conduct safety audits to determine employee compliance with safety policies and procedures. Coordinate and participate in safety inspections scheduled by OSHA. Research and approve protective equipment and oversee compliance with OSHA hearing conservation program and coordinate hearing tests. Order and maintain inventory of safety and training materials and supplies. Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned or requested.