Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist 

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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

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What You’ll Get to Do

The Safety Specialist is focused on performing coordinating and managing safety at the Terrell facility.

This role is perfect for an individual who wants to formulate, interpret management policies or operating practices. A vital member of the Safety team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

 This role will support two facilities (Terrell, and Alba). 

Job responsibilities include:

• Evaluate operations, processes and equipment in the facility to determine compliance with all safe operating policies, facility written programs and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinates safety initiatives for facility to ensure the compliance with all applicable standards.  This would include, but not limited to:

• Coach, advise, & audit the teams on a fully compliant LOTO process,
• Coordinate management required safety documentation for the facility (JSAs, Machine Guarding & PPE Assessments, New Equipment Evaluations, etc.)
• Customer Focused - will support 2 facilities 45-50 miles apart so must be adept at managing workflow

What We Are Looking For

• Having knowledge & experience in what creates musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., force, frequency, duration, posture, repetition, etc.) - and how to implement solutions in a systematic, science-based approach
• Machine guarding: As with our other safety roles, these facilities have saws, punch presses, CNCs, and other machinery & equipment with pinch points, nip points, amputation risk, struck-by risks, etc. Having at least a basic understanding of the OSHA machine guarding standard (1910.212) and how to implement solutions to meet that standard
• LOTO
• Ability to manage multiple on-going tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to relate to management as well as shop floor employees

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing and safety setting or relevant safety educational background
• Basic understanding of OSHA machine guarding standard (1910.212)

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.