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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II

Los Angeles, CA 90032

Posted: 01/28/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Medical Affairs Job Number: 617376 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Summary:
Implements, audits, and oversees all safety programs and processes, policies, communication efforts, reporting, administration and accident prevention in accordance with all internal company policies and guidelines, and

Primary responsibilities for role:
  • Develop and utilize subject matter expertise in one of the following safety disciplines: Industrial Hygiene, Construction/Contractor Safety, or Biosafety.
  • Lead investigation teams conducting post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
  • Follow up to ensure appropriate resolution.
  • Lead initiatives and improvement projects that improve safety results.
  • Complete and publish established monthly safety KPls and reports.
  • Develop training programs, workshops, and e-learnings as required by regulation or safety performance.
  • Provide support of annual Shutdown activities including JHA and other permitting, confined space entry oversight, coordinating signage, and daily safety walkthroughs.
  • Develop and utilize proficiency on OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
  • Communicate Safety information via Portal updates, electronic safety boards, flash bulletins, and attendance at team meetings.
  • Collaborate with project teams to identify safety and health specifications and design requirements including those with the highest complexity.
  • Procure and disperse safety equipment for CAPEX and OPEX projects, maintenance work, and shutdown activities.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Investigate reported near hits, analyze and trend data, and facilitate resolution of issues.
  • Participate in investigation teams performing post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
  • Follow up on ensure appropriate resolution.
  • Monitor contractor safety throughout the site.
  • Administer site supplied PPE programs such as prescription safety glasses, protective safety shoes, respirators, fall protection and hard hats.
  • Site Hazard Communication program and ensure it reflects current inventory of chemicals on site.
  • Present educational training programs and workshops.
  • Coordinate and oversee site ergonomic program.
  • Be present as Occupational Safety Department during site shutdown activities.
  • Coordinate safety logistics for LA, Emeryville, San Diego, Clayton and RTP facilities.
  • Support the Emergency Response Team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state agencies.
  • Ability to develop, strengthen and sustain productive and collaborative working relationships with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.
  • Skilled in investigation and problem solving including root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Able to deliver training programs and workshops.
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
Experience:
  • Requires >3 years of related experience.
  • Experience in the Biotech or Chemical Industry preferred.
Occupational Demands:
  • Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.






Pay Rate Range: $40-60/hr depending on experience 
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