Safety Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting the EHS program at Thorlabs providing support to all business units and serve as a subject matter expert regarding general safety, best practices, and local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires a highly motivated individual, attention to detail, ability to communicate and train employees to achieve desired results.
 
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
 
Recognizes, assesses, and controls safety and health hazards in the facility, and works with internal business units to minimize occupational health and safety risks and manage compliance with applicable regulations.
Helps with implementation, monitoring, and managing safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Conducts comprehensive safety audits.
Conducts accident investigations and works with business units to correct safety hazards and develop preventative procedures.
Performs job hazard assessments and recommends measures to control exposures, including substitution of less hazardous materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), work practice changes, and engineering controls.
Prepares and conducts training classes.
Writes reports documenting observations and recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
 
In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
 
*The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience:
This role requires 2 + years of experience in safety role or a similar role
 
Education:
B.S. in safety or related field is a plus
 
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Effective verbal and written presentation skills with the ability to influence and educate.
Able to communicate and disseminate information effectively.
Ability to multitask, be detail oriented and define solutions and improvements.
Able to shift focus quickly and handle urgent events.
Ability to research data and comprehend safety regulations.
Knowledge in the use of word, excel, PowerPoint.
Able to travel to local Thorlabs Newton sites.
 
Other:
The person in this position needs to frequently walk or stand to perform job duties.
Must be able to detect and observe behaviors that need immediate corrections and must be done in a manner that creates trust and positive behavioral improvements.
Occasionally lift (no more than 50lbs), bend or reach. 
 
 Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..