Safety Officer at Distinction LLC – St. Louis, Missouri

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

• Reports to the Safety/Security Manager and is an exempt position. Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and health and safety practices.
• Conduct and complete daily, weekly and/or monthly inspections/questionnaires on facility.
• Ensures compliance with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Works with the Human Resources Manager to ensure workers comp and OSHA reporting.
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn in the vocation areas to comply with appropriate OSHA standards.
• Serves as a positive role model for students by reinforcing safety practices.
• Advises the Center Director of any safety and health concerns and recommends corrective action.
• Functions as the facilitator at required Safety Meetings.
• Conducts accident investigations such as injuries at the facility.
• Processes student accident and injury reports in full compliance with required regulations.
• Promotes safety campaigns to reduce accidents and injuries. Provide and relay corrective actions in meetings with staff/students regarding how to prevent unsafe situations.
• Provides Safety Awards and recognition.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Must complete all safety-related courses as outlined in PRH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety or industrial hygiene, or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biological sciences.
• Experience in managing safety and health programs, safety inspections, job hazard analysis, and working knowledge of occupational health and environmental regulations.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of safety procedures. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all Center staff and departments.