Health & Safety Specialist
Reporting to the EHS Manager, the primary responsibility of the Health & Safety Specialistis to be the primary contact for EHS efforts in one or more business areas (distribution, manufacturing, technical service, and/or facilities, etc.).Primarily, the support will include addressing EHS concerns/questions, facilitating corrective actions, performing risk assessments, conducting training,participating on investigation teams, documenting standards and programs, analyzing and reporting on trends, assisting with worker’s compensation, and regulatory reporting.
You will work with EHS and site management teams and assist as needed to standardize across all sites in the Americas. You will work with teams that are passionate about protecting the safety and well-being of employeesand protecting our environment.
Let’s talk about Responsibilities
Comply with ResMed Safety Policies and Procedures
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Ensure and evaluate site adherence to ResMed policies and programs
Ensure compliance to OSHA standards, such as Lockout Tagout, Hazard Communication, and Machine guarding.
Conduct risk assessments / Job Hazard Analysis
Conduct site wide trainings on ResMed safety policies and procedures
Conduct new hire/visitor safety orientation
Assist with safety program development and documentation
Manages inputs/updates to safety database and document control systems
Assist site management in completion of incident reports and investigations
Develop job-specific safety training to meet site needs
Provide technical advising in support of Safety Team activities
Advise and support First Responder Team activities
Maintain and promote near miss reporting programs
Analyze injury and near miss trends
Conduct site inspections/audits
Lead safety gemba walks and address findings with site management
Maintain data to support tracking of weekly and monthly EHS metrics
Other responsibilities as assigned by management
Assist EHS Manager with programs for Distribution, Manufacturing, Technical Service, and office operations in the Americas
Support distribution wellbeing initiatives
Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience
Required:
Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task.
Strong professional communication skills, both oral and in writing. Ability to lead others.
Strong knowledge of safety programs and General Industry OSHA Regulations
Intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
EHS experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments
Preferred:
Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience.
EHS experience in manufacturingand distribution environments
Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to:
Prolonged standing or in stationary position
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Ability to lift/move/transport items up to 30 pounds
Ability to move about the facilities
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance.
Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members.Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.At ResMed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current base range for this position is: 66,000.00 - 83,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD AnnualFor remote positions located outside of the US, pay will be determined based the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones.
We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!We commit to respond to every applicant.
