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Under the direction of the Safety, Health, and Compliance Director, the Safety Officer develops, implements, maintains and improves effective Occupational Safety and Health Programs using a focused safety management system, with primary emphasis on reducing hazards and promoting a safe environment. The Safety Officer will work in the Airport’s Safety, Health, and Compliance section, which oversees the health and safety of Commission staff, including workers’ compensation and Injury and Illness Prevention programs.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and participate in safety surveys and observations of plants, facilities, and building and field work sites
evaluate fire, electrical, mechanical, structural, or other potentially hazardous conditions
recommend mitigation plans
prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies
Lead and participate in the investigation of accidents to determine causes of accidents
recommend appropriate corrective action
prepare reports of investigation for management and industrial safety agencies
Monitor the implementation of mitigation or corrective actions that result from the investigation or surveys on an ongoing basis and ensure safety assurance for reducing potentially hazardous work methods and procedures
Assist and provide technical guidance in establishing airport-wide safety training programs for all employees
provide for appropriate courses of instruction in safety procedures, such as safety training materials, including manuals, bulletins, and written procedures
Assist in organizing, conducting, and participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with employees
Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommend modifications to comply with legal requirements, prevent injuries, and reduce liability
Obtain, maintain, and analyze occupational safety and health data to identify trends, and comply with regulatory recordkeeping requirements
Maintain current information in the field of industrial and occupational safety as it applies to work activities
keep informed on State, Federal, and local legislation relating to transportation, industrial, and occupational safety
Assist and provide technical guidance in developing, maintaining, reviewing, and revising occupational policies and procedures
Requirements:
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, or equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of professional industrial or occupational safety experience, which must include work safety assessments, engineering design review, accident investigation, safety program development and safety management
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Possession of current valid California driver’s license
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator and the ability to climb ladders, bend, squat and crawl in tight spaces to safely access work sites
Nice to have:
Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
Knowledge and experience leading the full cycle of safety investigations
Experience working in a highly regulated government or transportation related industry