Industrial Ergonomic Specialist - San Antonio/Houston
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to coach and mentor?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... comprehensive knowledge of the standards / regulations of OSHA, NFPA, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to serve as subject matter expert on injury prevention?We are looking for:
- a related degree or comparable experienceWhat is the work?
Safety:
- Applies expert knowledge in safety standards, OSHA standards, NFPA regulations, human factors, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies to safety and injury prevention in assigned facilities
- Serves as subject matter expert on injury prevention; provides specialized safety training to Partners and Safety Team members
- Collaborates with Facility, Regional, and Division leaders on total safety management in all areas of respective operations
- Reviews / designs job tasks to effectively manage physical demands with sound ergonomic principles
- Coordinates with on-site medical services to review injury exposures for ergonomic root causes, change management
- Supports Risk Solutions Regional staff in their daily safety responsibilitiesTraining / Mentoring:
- Mentors Regional Safety Coordinators and Safety Trainers in their daily work; specifically emphasizes knowledge related to human factors and ergonomics
- Coaches / trains Management and Partners in OSHA, NFPA, and local, state, and federal policies, standards, guidelines, and safety initiatives, best practices, and safe behaviors
- Coaches / trains Partners on information related to human factors and ergonomic exposures to minimize risk of body mechanics-related injuriesInvestigating / Auditing:
- May manage / supports complex work injury investigations for litigation defense
- Participates in OSHA serious injury procedures, specifically for investigation and root cause analysis
- Participates in industrial safety reviews of MWT facilities to ensure compliance of OSHA, NFPA, and related local, state, and federal policies, standards, and guidelinesWhat is your background?
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 3+ years of related experience
- Experience in industrial ergonomics- Experience with H-E-B safety and injury prevention, work injury, liability, safety, and accident prevention programs or equivalent
- Experience in occupational injury medical management (preferred)
- Professional Safety / Ergonomics certification or equivalent
- Valid Texas driver's licenseDo you have what it takes to be a fit as a Ergonomist Specialist at H-E-B?
- Comprehensive knowledge of the application of standards / regulations of OSHA, NFPA, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies
- Advanced PC usage skills (software, systems, H-E-B network)
- Advanced interpersonal and coaching / mentoring skills
- Advanced verbal / written communication skills
- Advanced analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills
- Advanced project management skills
- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)
- Ability to drive for results while maintaining excellent working relationships with facility-level leaders
- Ability to deliver presentations to various audiences
- Attention to detailCan you...
- Function in a fast-paced, industrial, office environment
- Travel to facilities throughout the H-E-B network with possible overnight stays
- Work extended hours and flexible schedules, including some nights and weekends09-2022