Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with maintaining compliance with applicable EHS regulations. The position also serves as the primary interface and point of contact with employees, visitors, and contractors regarding EHS-related items.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Implement OHS policies and programs
- Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions / acts
- Assist with incident / accident investigations.
- Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments / JHAs.
- Enforce preventative measures.
- Assure all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
- Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
- All other duties assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety
Inspect work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state and federal safety policies and regulations.Assist with safety and health training.Perform Safety audits and conduct safety inspections.To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day.Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.Maintain safety equipment supply and availability.Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety.RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality
To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site
Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational FrameworkTo be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)
Excellent knowledge of legislations and proceduresExcellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practicesFamiliarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statisticsProficient in MS OfficeWorking knowledge of safety management information systemOutstanding organizational skillsCritical thinker and problem-solving skillsTeam playerGood time-management skillsGreat interpersonal and communication skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)
3+ years of experience as a Safety Coordinator or role with demonstrated safety responsibilities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and / or move objects up to 50 pounds . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.