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BlackBox Safety Specialist (Onsite) in HILLSBORO, Oregon
The Safety Specialist is responsible for preventing and reducing employee illness and injury at customer sites. They make sure that different workplaces meet safety and health requirements and then apply corrective measures if necessary. They implement and enforce policies, safety rules, inspect working environments, identify hazards, make safety recommendations, investigate in cases of incidents/accidents, and implement post-injury follow up procedures for workers.
Position Details:
Hourly position based upon experience & skill level
Contract with possible contract extension or hire
Standard work hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm
Location: Onsite - Hillsboro, OR 97124
Occasional Travel will support up to 4 sites within a 10 mile radius
Requires a dependable vehicle and a valid drivers license
Requires Steel or composite toed boots
Primary Roles & Responsibilities
Implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Develop and deliver safety and orientation training programs for team members.
Inspect facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Collaborate with customer and General Contractors to meet standards and improve overall safety environment at customer sites including participating in mandatory safety meetings
Develop and maintain records of all safety documents including audits, inspections, Pre-Task Plan (PTP), Safe Plan of Action (SPA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or other hazard risk assessments, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Submits Site Incident Prevention Plans (SIPPS) as required by customer policy.
Lead investigation of occupational incidents and injuries.
Provide subject matter expertise, mentor and coach site management and team members.
Maintain safety presence during construction and field operations.
Responsible for safety program at multiple sites.
Fully onsite role (not remote or hybrid)
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in occupational safety and health or similar discipline, or three (3) years of equivalent training and experience that provides a comprehensive understanding of occupational safety and health principles and practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Power Point, Word and Excel.
Minimum OSHA 30 certification (Construction preferred)
OSHA standards course 500, 501, 510, and/or 511 is a plus.
Solid understanding of OSHA, DOT and Worker's Compensation regulations.
Ability to coordinate and deliver training.
Strong influencer and communicator.
Strong ability to work in changing environment, see through complexity.
Experience working safety on construction sites (preferred)
Ability to be effective in a highly matrixed environment.
Demonstrated successful experience in working in a demanding, high performance work environment and team oriented culture
About Us:
Black Box is a leading technology solutions provider. Our mission is to accelerate our customers’ business by valuing relationships with our team members, clients and stakeholders. By continuously growing our knowledge, we remain relevant in the market and are in a superior position to help customers design, deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Through our values, such as innovation, ownership, transparency, respect and open-mindedness, we deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 2,500+ team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks.
Visit blackbox.com to learn more.
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