Safety Inspector - Pritchard Industries

Pritchard Industries, a National Facilities Service Company, is seeking an experienced Safety Inspector. This dynamic, hands-on inspector will be responsible for performing worksite assessments to determine what kinds of risks and hazards exist and whether the site meets all regulatory compliance standards. They will implement, manage, and monitor safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. They will evaluate the organization’s procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Advises, consults, guides, and assists a division or regional department in safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Inspects, monitors, and evaluates the project safety programs for value and effectiveness.
• Conducts surveys, audits, investigations, and gathers information and data as may be required.
• Administers the safety program to address inadequacies within a program to include the creation and presentation of training programs for management, supervision, or employees.
• Has demonstrated knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, or company policies and procedures.
• Has demonstrated knowledge and ability to administer company policies and procedures concerning safety, health, and environmental matters. Initiates and maintains safety awareness programs and fosters such programs to improve awareness.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with regulatory clients, and contemporaries to foster a professional image of the company.
• Administers safety, accident prevention housekeeping, environmental and other safety-related programs.
• Establishes specifications for safety, health, and fire protection equipment.
• Maintains liaison with the owners' representatives, insurance carriers, the safety and health community in the area, & the corporate safety department.
• Conducts investigations of project accidents and obtains and protects collected data.
• Maintains records, reports, and documents required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements.
• Conducts, directs, and assures regular inspections of the workplace to evaluate for accident and fire prevention measures.
• Analyzes safety problems and recommends solutions to those problems.
• Conducts evaluations of specific areas to detect safety, health, or environmental conditions.
• Conducts routine inspections, monitoring, and analysis of work areas. Has knowledge of all equipment used.
• Prepares, maintains, and retrieves reports and documentation concerning the portion of the safety program assigned.
• Develops safety awareness and fosters this awareness throughout the company or project.
• Researches and assists in the development of safety policies both on the project and company level.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner, and, if supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
• Accepts assignments within the safety department and performs specific duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant certification or associate degree preferred.
• Must be able to communicate safety instructions and concerns to employees and managers.
• Needs to be aware of federal, state, and local protocols and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Physical Demands:

• The Safety Inspector may be required to stand or walk for extended periods of time, climb ladders or stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Salary: $18.00/hour
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Health Benefits Package
• Ancillary benefits—Life insurance, Long Term Disability, FSA, and Dependent Spending care
• 401K
• Opportunity for growth

Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of the job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Notice:

Pritchard Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender; gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability or handicap, servicemember status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, and any other category protected by Federal, state, or local law.