Safety Specialist

We are looking for a Safety Specialist to join our Risk Management Team at Surge! The Safety Specialist will be responsible for continuously improve safety, quality and financial performance of the company by monitoring and ensuring safe work environments for our personnel. This is a full-time (Monday - Friday) On-Site position that is for Surge Staffing's HQ office, Located in Columbus OH Surge is a national leader with over 50 years of experience providing quality staffing and innovative workforce solutions. We take priority in building personal, long-term partnerships with our clients, and ensuring that each placement is the right fit. We are unlike other staffing agencies in that we take the time to get to know your company and its goals. Our national network has connected more than 122,000 employees on an annual basis and growing. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Provide safety leadership and support in an assigned region. Provide support to field management (e.g., Regional Vice Presidents/Regional Directors, District Managers, etc.) in the administration of safety programs. Investigate any safety or loss-related incidents and prepare detailed reports concerning matters investigated. Administers job safety program: audits and inspects job site to detect and correct safety hazards Work with outside agencies (e.g., federal, state and local law enforcement, OSHA, etc.), as necessary. Perform special projects at the direction of the workers compensation and safety managers. Assist in development and implementation of safety training program for all associates. Partner with management team to ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Develop partnerships with regional, district and national management to help maintain and effective knowledge of regional loss activities. Review reported incidents. Ensure timely entry, follow-up and completion in regards to all cases. In partnership with the risk management team, develop, implement and monitor facility safety programs - employee safety and OSHA compliance. Additional responsibilities as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalency in work experience or education required Minimum 1-3 years of experience in claims administration role Ability to access areas where needed people, information or equipment are located Ability to understand and accurately apply basic math skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Ability to make competent use of work related equipment and materials Ability to remember information (e.g., policies, procedures) or locate resources to find information as needed Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others Ability to work with other team members as well as independently Ability to shift back and forth between two or more tasks Cooperative, team-oriented, patient, calm under pressure Ability to arrange things in certain order (e.g., alphabetically, numerically) Ability to produce results within an autonomous environment, within company guidelines and have the flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to provide excellent customer service to all clients (customers and employees) Ability to advise, counsel, guide and influence the opinions and decisions of others (e.g. customers and employees) Ability to analyze and evaluate people, data and things to determine courses of action Ability to demonstrate success working in a fast-paced, highly competitive, deadline-oriented environment Self-motivated with exhibited sense of urgency Exceptional communication, presentation, follow-up, and listening skills Equal Opportunity Employer Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at .... IND1 Job Type: Full-time Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.