Safety Specialist

EHS Specialist

Ameristar Perimeter Security USA an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is seeking an EHS Specialist to help drive a proactive, positive environmental, health and safety (EHS) culture, prevent accidents/injuries, and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

What you will be doing:

• Drive a proactive, positive environmental, health and safety (EHS) culture;
• Support all team members in pursuit of continual improvement in EHS;  
• Develop, prioritize, plan, and implement EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including EPA, City of Tulsa, OSHA, NIOSH, DOT, and ISO;  
• Perform process risk assessments;
• Perform safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures; 
• Plan and conduct accident prevention training and health and safety training; 
• Follow-up to ensure corrective actions have been followed and necessary measures have been implemented; 
• Develops and conducts post-accident investigation procedures and prepares reports identifying possible root causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management;
• Respond to EHS related complaints or issues and interface with OSHA as needed;
• Record and file all required legal (OSHA & DOT) documentation;
• Suggest solutions, improvements and prevention steps for EHS issues and provide guidance to management and directors;
• Develop and communicate EHS topics to the entire organization, track training, support employees with online safety tool, review/track/closed hot work permits, track/record incident rates, track/update/review SDSs, complete monthly corporate report; 
• Accountable for EHS performance;  
• Interface with team members in a professional, respectful manner even when disciplinary action is needed.  

The skills and experience you need:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, managers, and employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate to both employees and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

This role is located in Tulsa, OK.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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