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Job type full-time
Full job description
Safety, health, environment and security (shes) inspectors help austin powder comply with workplace safety regulations from osha and msha as well as dot, atf, and environmental regulationsThey also help educate employees to create a culture of mindful workplace safetyThe primary duty of an shes inspector is to analyze compliance guidelines regarding safety, health, and the environment, and make sure austin powder locations meet or exceed themTo this end, shes inspectors work with company leadership to ensure guidelines, policies, and practices are being followed at our locationsThey educate employees on the `how and why` of those practices, thereby creating an overall safer companyAdditional this individual will be a source of interpretation on dot and hazmat regulations and lawsTrain managers and drivers on correct procedures for compliance with annual, post-trip, daily vehicle inspection report and the documentation required for compliance.
Essential functions, duties, and responsibilities:
Ability to uphold the company`s mission, vision and values.
Promote safety awareness in both work practices and company culture.
Understand osha, msha, dot, and atf regulations and assure company compliance with them.
Assist in the development and implementation of shes procedures, policies, and guidelines.
Conducts safety audits & inspects locations and equipment to ensure a safe working environment & compliance with all regulatory laws.
Performing routine safety inspections on commercial trucks
Assist in reviewing and challenging if needed roadside inspection documentation, driver records of duty status, etc.
Assist in mitigation of identified hazardous conditions or unsafe acts.
Participate in incident investigations and assist with the development of corrective actions.
Works with management to effectively implement safety programs and requirements.
Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
Trains employees in safety procedures, including specialized safety training (e.g., dot, hazmat, confined space, loto, fall protection) & msha annual refresher training as required.
Maintain knowledge of current best practices and changes in regulations/policies.
Required experience, skills & abilities:
Must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Minimum of 2 years of us dot transportation experience including familiarity of fmcsr and hazmat regulations.
Must have previous experience in either, mining and quarrying, explosive, heavy civil construction, commercial motor vehicle carrier, or other relevant industry.
Must have the ability to maintain professional relationship with other company employees, industry trade organizations, and customers.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
Familiar with microsoft office software.
Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
Must possess a valid driver`s license
Educational requirements:
This position requires a post-secondary education or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Key behavioral traits for success:
Safety orientation: commitment to `safety first` always and in all situations; accepting that safety is not something else to do, it is an element of everything we do for our employees and our customersIf it is not safe, we stop and do not go forward until it is.
Commitment to task: able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
Communication: able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
Decision making & problem solving: able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options with a strong attention to detail.
Policies, processes, & procedures: able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard regulatory procedures; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures
Integrity: deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, accountable for actions, maintaining confidentiality and supporting company values.
Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands priorities in a changing environment.
Customer/quality focus: anticipates and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate mannerProvides the highest quality service and product to all customers.
Work environment:
This position supports our field location operations.
Work is both in the office and out in the field at our locations or customer sites.
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb and crawl regularly.
Must be able to kneel, reach, and work at heights exceeding 30 feet.
Willingness and ability to travel on a scheduled and unscheduled basis.
Willingness to travel 40% of each year within the united states and canada.
