Senior Specialist, Workplace Safety

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Job Summary

Responsible for providing oversight for the implementation of the organization’s environment, health and safety (EHS) programs at multiple locations. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, analyzing and controlling workplace and community environments. Design programs and procedures to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Apply appropriate sensitivity level for employees and customers when handling insurance claims for Workers' Compensation, auto and general liability. Administer major programs ex. confined space, fall protection, set local environmental health and safety goals as well as loss control strategy. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Program and Policy Development
• Recommends changes to processes, incorporating good EHS practices and training, in areas such as PPE, equipment use, used equipment and waste management, spill prevention.
• Program Implementation
• Leads the implementation of EHS compliance programs in areas such as emergency preparedness, spill prevention, universal waste, ladder safety, defensive driving, aerial lift, electrical safety, PPE, hazardous material handling, emergency response and life safety.
• Reviews and offers suggestions for the selection of health and safety equipment to maintain and improve the company's health and safety programs.
• Oversees the development, update and roll-out of EHS procedures in areas such as ergonomics, illness and injury prevention and building safety.
• Implement and track programs to reduce environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction/recycling, idle-time reduction.
• Prepares content for use in EHS training programs.
• Inputs and reviews data in EHS system. May also function as EHS system SME.
• Collaboration and Internal Reporting
• Provides guidance for and leads EHS committees to improve the effectiveness of EHS processes.
• Using data from company databases and metrics, prepares presentations for, and conducts EHS meetings for frontline employees and peer work groups.
• Recommends, reviews and tracks corrective action to closure where EHS opportunities exist.
• Proactively identifies risks and opportunities for safety or environmental improvement.
• Works with employees to ensure standard tools and equipment minimize risks to health and safety.
• Works independently under the direction of supervisor.
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Evaluates both office and technician ergonomics and recommends approaches and improvements.
• Researches federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as needed. Acts in an advisory capacity on regulatory compliance matters.
• Facilitates compliance with federal, state and local EHS regulations, and interacts with regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
• Assessments and Investigations
• Conducts field safety observations (FSO) on technicians and participates in ride-outs with supervisors while they are performing FSOs.
• Uses existing EHS Management Information System (MIS) databases to document and investigate accidents, log inspections, and manage corrective actions.
• Serves as the point of contact for emergency personnel, for events including accidents or environmental releases.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in routine matters; consult with leadership on significant issues.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
• Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Safety Programs; Safety Awareness; Customer Service

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Associate's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years