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Power Solutions International

Senior Safety Specialist

Power Solutions International, Itasca, Illinois, United States, 60143

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Senior Safety Specialist Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Position Type:

Full Time

Education Level:

Bachelors Degree

Category:

Other

Pay Rate:

$90,000 - $100,000 / year

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.

Position Summary The Senior Safety Specialist will help promote a company culture focused on safety awareness aimed at keeping all employees safe and preventing safety accidents from occurring through communication, programs, training, policy development, and enforcement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, implement, monitor, and assess safety programs, processes, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements and effectively reduce or eliminate occupational injury and illness

Design or change Safety policy and processes to minimize or eliminate risk by overseeing results of, or conducting, audits, inspections, and investigations of facilities, procedures, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions and coordinate resolution of issues, violations, and hazards

Develop and deliver safety training to increase employee awareness of safety requirements and assist department heads and administrators in enforcing safety regulations and codes

Manage workers' compensation cases, including claims and return to work accommodations

Review and analyze all safety data and reports of all safety recordable accidents or events, and report findings and metrics to senior leadership

Define and support activities related to fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety concerns

Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior

Perform all duties in accordance with safety standards and ensure work areas are kept clean and free of hazards

All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or environmental engineering preferred; may substitute with direct applicable work experience on a year-for-year basis, which built competencies and subject matter expertise

Knowledge of federal and state occupational, health, and safety regulations, especially OSHA standards

Demonstrated success in implementing, improving, and managing programs, communication, training, and reporting related to health and safety in a manufacturing environment

Tech-savvy with MS Office (especially Excel)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Professional Certification or ability to obtain one within one year:

GSP - Graduate Safety Professional

ASP - Associate Safety Professional

CSP - Certified Safety Professional

Project management skills

Effective communication at all levels of organization

Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Benefits PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

EOE Statement Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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