Global Safety Specialist

This is a specialist-level position within HSB’s Corporate Safety Department for an individual holding a BS and preferably additional safety education or designations or with comparable field experience as it relates to the development or betterment of a safety program.

Global Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementation of Corporate Safety & Health Program globally and to assist the Director of Global Safety in managing the Corporate Safety Program.

• Manage and support engineering equipment programs.
• Conduct training classes both live and virtually including: driver, new hire, refresher, equipment specific and other specific training.
• Conduct fleet crash assessments and administer the safety portion of the fleet program.
• Supporting, coordinating and reporting on Corporate Safety Metrics
• Conduct safety contract reviews and assist with the completion of site access safety questionnaires.
• Conduct and support injury/illness and near miss investigations including becoming RCA qualified to conduct Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Review and finalize OSHA logs.
• Supporting and coordinating site access requirements including drug tests, site specific safety training and other safety specific requirements.
• Manage safety equipment inventory and ordering processes.
• Assist with and monitor the data entry into our safety database to maintain accurate records.
• Work with the Safety Team to meet our global, Corporate and regulatory safety compliance responsibilities.

• Participate in Professional Activities such as attendance at nationally recognized safety conferences such as ASSP or NSC.

Education and Experience:

Education Required:

• BS in Industrial Safety or related field or comparable work experience

Other Professional Endorsements/Recognitions:

• Certified OSHA 500 and 501 instructor, Certified Defensive Driving Instructor to be obtained within first year of employment.
• Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional designation (preferred).

Work Experience Required:

• Ten+ years of working experience in an industrial setting. 
• Working experience with OSHA regulations; additional regulatory/industry affiliated bodies preferred
• Experience to include international safety, confined space entry of boilers and/or pressure vessels, contract management, fleet and exposure control

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Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong presentation skills including ability to build training presentations and work with international audiences.
• Analyze local and industry safety trends for the purpose of adjusting internal safety programs to meet new threats.
• Computer literacy; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Power Point and new technologies as needed for the job.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and informative written communications.
• Ability to work independently and with a team to develop and deliver safety programs and trainings
• Willingness to travel extensively, including international destinations.
• Excellent customer service skills demonstrated by listening, taking ownership, following up and providing positive customer interaction with global clients.
• Team player with the ability to work well with others, internally and externally.
• Detail oriented as demonstrated by understanding and tracking program compliance documentation, thoroughly researching safety issues, following applicable procedures, proper follow-up, also knowing when to escalate critical open or unresolved issues.
• Problem solving skills (assess, recommend, select and implement) with manager support.
• Work with the team to suggest program and process improvements and document recommendations with manager’s approval.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks of a more complex nature without interrupting normal work processes or impacting quality of results

Other: This position requires 25%+ travel including some international locations.

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.