Health and Safety Specialist - Central, USA

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

This position will be remotely working with our Field Service team and ideally near an airport location for Dallas, TX or Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Americas Director of HSE, the Health & Safety Specialist (West region) is responsible for activities related to monitoring, administering, evaluating and coordinating field service health and safety programs to enhance safe workplace and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.                      

Essential functions - Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Provide health and safety support for Field Service locations in the West region to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements and initiatives.
• Visit field service location to do the following;• Utilize audit/inspection tools to conduct audits and risk assessments in support the HSE program.
• Manage and track regional Key Performance Indicators and drive improvements toward goals.
• Conduct root cause analyses and incident investigations for workplace injuries and develop and implement sustainable corrective actions. 

• Interact with others in the administration of the worker’s compensation program and the implementation of workplace ergonomics and program solutions.
• Monitor industrial health compliance.   
• Complete, and actively participate in all EHS training requirements.  
• Ability to travel and support Service locations: 50%.                          
• Other duties as assigned.

Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities.  Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.   

Years of Experience:  5 or more years’ HSE experience required required supporting company environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience in lieu of degree considered. Professional certification, specifically OSHA General Industry Certification (30 hours) preferred.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Full knowledge of industry safety practices, including OSHA compliance.
• Demonstrated ability in leading change and establishing a proactive HSE culture.
• Strong ability to identify risks and hazards and problem solve to implement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interacts with all levels of internal and external individuals on significant matters, often requiring coordination.
• Demonstrated prior experience using software related to incident management, risk analysis, and worker’s compensation case management.
• Fluent user of Microsoft Office Suite.

Background:  This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA.  Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

The compensation for this position ranges from $56,400.00 - $131,600.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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