Senior Ergonomics and Safety Specialist

Job Description Summary

Develop, implement, and monitor programs to prevent injuries or health impairment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Enforce all OSHA programs. Act as the main point of contact for OSHA complaints or inquiries.
• Lead OSHA inspections, complaints, responses, and requests for information or documentation.
• Coordinate, schedule, and provide documentation of completed OSHA training requirements for Facilities and other business units as applicable.
• Exercise stop‑work authority when conditions or work activities are unsafe.
• Execute a communications plan within established internal communication systems and procedures.
• Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to more senior colleagues. Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented.
• Manage hot work permits, roof access permits and life-safety impairment coordination.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Obtain pertinent information and file complete reports to Legal and HR.
• Oversee contractor safety governance and construction safety oversight.
• Provide executive and audit/safety committee reporting.
• Provide all levels of management with the services and technical advice needed for proper administration of the Site Safety Plan.
• Provide counsel/guidance to management and Safety Committee members on the results of a trend or root cause analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards in the workplace.
• Advise all levels of management on matters pertaining to safety.
• Foster a workplace culture in which employees and their management work together to ensure workplace health & safety.
• Ensure all (Sub) Contractors are abiding by safety practices of the job site and Raymond James.
• Provide technical support and counsel to non-Home Office corporate locations and branches.
• Accompany insurance providers on the annual building inspection to identify any known or unknown exposures that could increase future rates.
• Continually update and track safety-related expenditures that apply to the fiscal budget.
• Keep abreast of continuing changes and mandatory regulatory requirements required by OSHA.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) when unsafe work conditions or new equipment is introduced to the work environment.
• Work with other business units to develop and encourage site safety committees and broaden employee engagement in safety excellence.
• Coordinate, schedule, and provide documentation of completed OSHA training requirements for business units as required.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Provide functional input for the development of the site's strategic plan, capital plan, and annual operating plan as they relate to safety.
• Participate in planned agency visits.
• Prepare for audits and inspections.
• Research (Sub) Contractor’s safety records on an annual basis.
• Certify alleged OSHA Notification of Alleged Hazards are posted.
• Act as primary interface with Facilities, Security, HR, Legal, Insurance, and Risk
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage risks.
• Perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Develop safety procedures and protocols.
• Public speaking
• Creating presentations
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
• Manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Identifying job hazards

Education

Bachelor’s

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.