Safety Program Specialist

Powering Innovation, Delivering Excellence: Leading the Future of Safety in the Service Center Division!

MEPPI’s Service Center Division (SCD) is seeking a proactive Safety Program Specialist to lead the delivery and adherence to comprehensive safety programs. This role ensures the safety of all SCD personnel and aligns SCD-specific programs with the MEPPI Corporate Safety Management System (CSMS). By fostering a culture of safety, you will empower teams to operate securely and efficiently, maintaining MEPPI’s standards of excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform Job Safety Analysis: Conduct and maintain job safety analyses for all SCD tasks, identifying and sourcing essential personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Resolve Safety Concerns: Address and resolve daily safety and environmental questions from employees, ensuring compliance with MEPPI’s standards.

• Support Customer Needs: Complete customer safety questionnaires and environmental information requests, oversee vendor safety reviews, and ensure customer site requirements align with MEPPI safety standards.

• Inspect and Audit Sites: Perform on-site safety and environmental inspections to verify personnel compliance with safe job procedures.

• Ensure Compliance: Conduct CSMS requirement reviews, implementing updates as needed, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

• Manage Incidents: Review and approve incident reports, conduct investigations, implement corrective actions, and track resolutions to completion.

• Oversee Environmental Compliance: Collaborate with SCD management to ensure operational adherence to environmental standards.

• Lead Committees: Represent SCD on the Corporate Safety Committee, establish a divisional safety committee, and serve as the Chairperson.

• Train Teams: Deliver safety training for new hires and conduct program-specific environmental training. Maintain logs for completed and required training sessions.

• Ensure DOT Compliance: Monitor and ensure that personnel operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) meet DOT requirements.

• Report Hazards: Document and communicate identified hazards, oversee corrective actions, and maintain a site observation program.

• Promote Professionalism: Foster collaboration with other MEPPI divisions and stakeholders, enhancing the division’s reputation.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or Safety Management, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or equivalent education and experience.

• Certification: Possession of an ISN (International Safety Network) certification is required.

• Expertise: Advanced knowledge in safety techniques and job safety analysis (JSA); intermediate understanding of safety engineering methods and OSHA regulations.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety program software.

• Communication: Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage safety initiatives and engage stakeholders.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI covers 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans, so you and your family can prioritize wellness.

• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, including a 4% company match.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy work-life balance with vacation eligibility after just 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays per year.

• Career Development: Take advantage of training programs and educational assistance to grow your skills and advance your career.

• Exclusive Employee Perks: Benefit from profit sharing and special discounts on MEPPI products and services.

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you’re part of a mission to innovate and make an impact. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we’re leaders in power systems and rail transportation. Join our collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your skills help shape the future.

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