Position Summary:

Train all Facility Engineering maintenance technicians in all areas of safety rules, codes and requirements related to daily maintenance activities and ensure they are followed. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate all safety training required by federal, state, and local laws in addition to company guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses for all trades in the maintenance department.
• Update and maintain associate safety training records and accident history.
• Track statistics on safety accidents and evaluate accidents per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE).
• Provide various reports to management.
• Administer the safety awards program.
• Conduct accident investigations, document all safety infractions and report to division Risk Management and Human Resources departments.
• Act as the liaison between claims department to supervise and adhere to the Return-to-Work program.
• Assist corporate entities with information regarding claims and accidents.
• Assemble safety tool and accident kits that will assist technicians to become accident free.
• Develop, implement and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) Best Practices; maintain PPE records, issues and serviceability of equipment.
• Recommend administrative and engineering controls to eliminate or mitigate risk where necessary.
• Conduct store and facility visits to ensure compliance with OSHA, state entities, and company standards.
• Conduct OSHA 10 and 30-hour level training.
• Monitor state and federal safety compliance regulations and update internal policies.
• Oversee the company’s online safety training tools.
• Utilize company email system to send and receive messages.
• Track vehicle safety and driver infractions and ensure all technicians meet vehicle licensing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Waste and HAZMAT, and refrigeration guidelines and procedures.
• Communicate weekly safety topics to all associates.
• Track Department of Transportation (DOT) cards and other certifications required by company or other agencies.
• Update and maintain OSHA log 300.
• Assist regional construction with safety compliance in new and remodeled stores.
• Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Bachelors degree in related field or 5 years related experience
• OTI 511 qualified
• OTI 501 qualified
• Certified Safety Professional

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in facilitating training
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license
• Understanding of OSHA regulations
• Ability to travel independently (<50%)