Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist - 20068230

BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting comprehensive consultations supplying advice to organizations about workplace safety regarding regulations and consensus standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, OAC, NIOSH, ANSI, ACGIH) and best practices;
• Evaluating organizations’ safety and health management systems and conducting safety assessments in all types of industries and work environments;
• Creating technical reports for DSH customers based on consultations identifying findings and actionable recommendations;
• Creating and delivering occupational safety and health training and webinars;
• Identifying potential Industrial Hygiene (IH) and/or ergonomic risks and making referrals to IH consultants or ergonomists, as appropriate;
• Coordinating workplace safety services supporting Division of Safety & Hygiene outreach initiatives such as Safety Grants, Ohio Safety Congress, Library Services, Safety Council programs and special events.
  
  

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved position description on file relative to conducting industrial &/or construction safety surveys, operating related testing equipment & providing technical advice to resolve industrial safety hazards & violations of state & federal regulations; valid driver’s license.

Or completion of undergraduate core program in physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry) or engineering; valid driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of: (1) Customer & personal service; (2) Safety work practices; (3) Safety management systems & accident theory; (4) Laws & regulations pertaining to occupational safety & health (e.g., OSHA standards); (5) Employee development & training; (6) Safety consensus standards, codes, & best practices (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, ASTM); (7) Fire prevention & safety; (8) BWC policies, procedures, & programs*; (9) Basic industrial hygiene; (10) Basic engineering principles; (11) Mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, & statistics; (12) Electrical principles; (13) Ergonomics; (14) Chemistry; (15) Physics

Skill in: (1) Computer use including MS Word, Excel, & Access, & statistical software; (2) Workplace safety monitoring tools (e.g., direct read atmospheric monitors, colorimetric tubes, electrical circuit testers, stop time measuring devices, wire rope & pulley sheave gauges, calipers, cameras, sound level meters, velometers)

Ability to: (1) Critical thinking; (2) Technical oral expression; (3) Establish & maintain effective working relationships; (4) Technical oral & written comprehension; (5) Technical written expression; (6) Problem sensitivity

(*) Developed after employment.

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional overnight travel may be required; occasional extended work hours including second & third shift; frequent exposure to noise, dirt, temperature extremes, all industrial hazards & occasional toxic substances, caustics, & carcinogens; frequent constrained & prolonged static work postures.

Non-standard work hours.

Position requires travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Oct 20, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Youngstown Service Office 222

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County-Youngstown

Compensation

$32.08

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Occupational Safety

Technical Skills

Occupational Safety

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,600 employees in 8 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have To Say

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
  
  

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