EHS Specialist

Position Title: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Location : Los Angeles CA

Duration : 4 + months

Pay range : $43-55/hr

Summary:
Implements, audits, and oversees all safety programs and processes, policies, communication efforts, reporting, administration and accident prevention in accordance with all internal company policies and guidelines, and

Primary responsibilities for role:
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state mandated safety regulations. This includes Canadian Provincial, or other internal regulatory standards for Health & Safety.
Design and implement workplace safety programs and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions.
Conduct workplace incident investigations and participate in root cause analyses for the incident and follow up on tasks thru completion.
Monitor the near hit program, identify trends, and initiate corrective actions or programs to reduce/remove the hazards.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments to ensure safe practices are followed by employees.
Conduct area audits to identify workplace hazards and implement improvement strategies to eliminate/mitigate those hazards.
Conduct inspections of contractor activity, observing the work, tools and equipment to identify at-risk behavior, safety issues and correct behaviors and equipment issues as necessary.
Deliver employee safety training.
Promote a safety culture throughout the facility.
Maintain the site’s Safety Data Sheet database.
Assist in the creation of JSA and JHA.
Develop and utilize subject matter expertise in one of the following safety
disciplines: Industrial Hygiene, Construction/Contractor Safety, or Biosafety.
Lead investigation teams conducting post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
Follow up to ensure appropriate resolution.
Lead initiatives and improvement projects that improve safety results.
Complete and publish established monthly safety KPls and reports.
Develop training programs, workshops, and e-learnings as required by regulation or safety performance.
Provide support of annual Shutdown activities including JHA and other
permitting, confined space entry oversight, coordinating signage, and daily
safety walkthroughs.
Develop and utilize proficiency on OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
Communicate Safety information via Portal updates, electronic safety
boards, flash bulletins, and attendance at team meetings.
Collaborate with project teams to identify safety and health specifications and design requirements including those with the highest complexity.
Procure and disperse safety equipment for CAPEX and OPEX projects, maintenance work, and shutdown activities.

Additional Responsibilities
Investigate reported near hits, analyze and trend data, and facilitate resolution of issues.
Participate in investigation teams performing post-incident reviews of incidents/injuries.
Follow up on ensure appropriate resolution.
Monitor contractor safety throughout the site.
Administer site supplied PPE programs such as prescription safety glasses, protective safety shoes, respirators, fall protection and hard hats.
Site Hazard Communication program and ensure it reflects current inventory of chemicals on site.
Present educational training programs and workshops.
Coordinate and oversee site ergonomic program.
Be present as Occupational Safety Department during site shutdown activities.
Coordinate safety logistics for LA, Emeryville, San Diego, Clayton and RTP facilities.
Support the Emergency Response Team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state agencies.
Ability to develop, strengthen and sustain productive and collaborative working relationships with all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment
within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.
Skilled in investigation and problem solving including root cause analysis.
Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
Strong technical writing skills.
Able to deliver training programs and workshops.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study
Experience:
Requires >3 years of related experience.
Experience in the Biotech or Chemical Industry preferred.
Occupational Demands:
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.