Responsibilities:

The position requires a hands-on supervisor who is willing to maintain a high level of visibility with PCC’s management team and manufacturing and fabrication teams. The selected candidate is expected to support and assist in the development of PCC’s safety and industrial hygiene programs. Provide support and guidance for PCC manufacturing operations in the following areas:

• Safe workplace procedures
• New Equipment Review and Approval
• OSHA compliance
• Safety training
• Identification, evaluation, and control of industrial hygiene exposures
• Ergonomics
• Emergency Response
• Hazards Identification
• Injury/incident prevention and analysis
• Hazardous material management
• May be required to handle hazardous waste
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training
• May be required to complete Emergency Coordinator Training

Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for supporting PCC’s industrial safety compliance programs and assisting in the development of an effective injury/incident prevention program, which demonstrates a reduction in injury frequency and severity and a corresponding decrease in workers’ compensation costs.

Requisite Skills:

The selected candidate must have experience supervising safety professionals. Strong skills in building relationships, working with maintenance, and engineering teams to support the implementation of EHS strategies and safety solutions across multiple manufacturing sites are essential. The ability to implement corrective actions that achieve adherence to regulatory standards along with corporate and local safety goals is required.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills are necessary. Ability to effectively support and communicate PCC’s safety program and vision throughout the organization. Ability to assist in developing and delivering safety training programs and experience in supporting business plans. Familiarity with, and ability to interface effectively, on PCC’s behalf, with outside regulatory agencies. This position also requires strong assessment and writing skills.

Knowledge of Oregon OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory agency requirements. Ability to interpret safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene regulations and requirements and determine the most effective implementation strategy.

Advanced personal computing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Working knowledge of safety and industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and techniques.

Background:

Four to seven years of progressive safety experience in a heavy manufacturing setting, with a focus on industrial hygiene and safety program management. Experience supervising safety professionals and implementing EHS strategies across multiple sites is essential. Experience as a safety and loss control consultant for a casualty insurer or major insurance broker is also valuable.

Educational Background:

Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering and Safety Management preferred. Bachelors in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or Engineering acceptable with appropriate workplace experience.

CSP and ASP are preferred.