Environmental, Health/Safety Specialist

Hussey Copper has an opening for an Environmental, Health/Safety Specialist at its Eminence, KY location. This position is responsible for the administration of all health and safety policies and procedures as well as ensuring safe working practices are being followed by all employees. This position will also include but not limited to the following.

• Implement all safety and health policies and procedures.
• Complete weekly safety audits with safety committee members and work with Supervisors and Managers to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in post incident investigations.
• Attend and lead Safety Committee meetings.
• Conduct follow up on all safety and health related incidents and ensures timely corrective actions are being taken.
• Conduct monthly safety trainings.
• Work with Managers and Supervisors to provide oversight for all safety and health issues.
• Has functional authority throughout the plant for health and safety issues.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with all Hussey Copper employees concerning health and safety issues.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Three years’ previous experience preferred.
• Must possess very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• The ability to multi-task and work under pressure is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Follow Company safety rules.
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
  • Metatarsal Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Hard Hat
  • Cut resistant sleeves and gloves
• Report to the Safety Manager, Plant Manager or Operations Manager any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
• Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Work is performed in an industrial setting with varying temperatures, loud noise and heavy activity.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Every employee of Hussey Copper bears an environmental responsibility. Libertas Copper, LLC, dba Hussey Copper exudes the utmost respect to the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, in regard to all local, state, and federal guidelines.