Field Safety Specialist

Our field safety specialist provides leadership and oversight in all areas of workplace safety. Our Safety specialist will work with directors and managers to develop, implement, and maintain written programs, inspection forms and guidelines, training curricula, policies and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulatory requirements. They will be responsible for performing regular site inspections and conducting safety trainings across the company. The position manages the lifecycle of all workers compensation claims and initiates risk management and mitigation strategies to reduce future worker’s compensation claims.

 Areas of Responsibility  

• Works with directors and managers to implement and maintain written programs, inspection forms and guidelines, training curricula, policies and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Completes and submits required reports (OSHA300 & 300A, Teir 2) 
• Initiates risk management and mitigation strategies to reduce worker’s compensation claims and increase safety and compliance 
• Visits farms and facilities to audit programs and records, train staff and conduct physical inspections of the site 
• Conducts regular safety trainings ensuring employees safety certifications are up to date 
• Creates practical, proactive solutions for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations 
• Oversees all worker safety compliance programs throughout the organization 
• Develops, implements and updates written programs, inspection guidelines, forms, training materials, policies, and practices to ensure all locations meet or exceed safety requirements 
• Ensures all employees are properly trained and/or certified for their positions 
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of workers' compensation claims filed under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act (L&I), including reviewing medical documentation, determining eligibility for benefits, managing communication with injured workers, assigning light duty positions and aim to resolve claims efficiently and fairly within legal guidelines.  
• Oversee company drug testing program ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Including coordinating with testing service providers, managing test results and taking appropriate actions based on findings.  
• Maintains accurate, compliant, and organized paper and electronic business records 
• Facilitate all L&I investigations and inspections, including opening and closing meetings, as well as all information gathering. Comply with all mandated changes and keep HR Director appraised of the outcome. 
• Keep the company HAZWOPPER program up to date and training certificates current. 
• Order safety supplies as needed. 
• This is a field position and will require regular travel to work locations, along with occasional night/weekend work 
• Other duties as assigned 

Experience  

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Relevant experience in safety, shellfish industry, agriculture or similar related work experience preferred  
• Influential, collaborative, positive, professional demeanor. Effective oral and written communication 
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple worksites including remote sites in WA state, California and Hawaii  
• Willing to work with a culturally diverse workforce  
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.  

Physical Demands  

• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per day  
• The employee is required to be able stoop, bend, kneel, twist and squat   
• The employee needs to be able to lift up to 50lbs.   
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus  
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and the public