Health, Safety - Kitchener, Canada - OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation

OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Position:
Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Location:
Kitchener, Ontario

Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent

Experience: 3+ years

Division:
OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation

About OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation:
Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath effective October 2023. Rockwell is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special.

Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers who take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

About the Job:

Embark on an exhilarating career as our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist, where passion meets purpose in fostering a safer workplace within our dynamic and vibrant locations in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.

As our HSE Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in championing and executing top-notch health, safety, and environmental programs across all of our offices.

Picture yourself as the go-to expert, providing invaluable guidance and training on diverse HSE topics.

Dive into the excitement of conducting internal HSE audits, guaranteeing we not only meet but surpass legislative and corporate standards.

If you're passionate about making a real impact and elevating safety standards, join us on this exciting journey

Duties & Responsibilities:

Spearhead Clearpath's HSE programs, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and our policies.
Collaborate with onsite and remote teams for hazard identification, risk assessments, and workplace audits, offering expert advice on preventative measures.
Engage in dynamic sessions with Leadership, discussing safety plans, audit actions, and incident trends, and garnering management support for HSE initiatives.
Define and maintain the HSE training matrix, providing and tracking necessary training.
Deliver compelling Safety Talks, Toolbox talks, and Tailgate talks to enhance safety awareness and engagement.
Administer and develop HSE programs in tandem with Operations, HR, and other departments, championing safety as a collective effort.
Lead investigations into injuries and illnesses, implementing preventative actions for recurrence.
Manage WSIB claims, ensuring timely submissions, coordinating returntowork programs, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Lead Joint Health and Safety Committee activities, ensuring meetings, inspections, and certifications are up to par.
Establish and test emergency preparedness and response procedures, fortifying the organization's resilience proactively.
Facilitate compliance with internal and external audit programs, actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

35 years of handson health and safety experience in a Manufacturing/Automation environment. Postsecondary education or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. Professional HSE designation is preferred but not mandatory. Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Acts for Industrial establishments. Previous experience with a variety of safety programs, such as JSA's, lockout tagout Oversee and support the functioning of the Joint Health and Safety Committee(s). Facilitate the organization of Health, Safety, and Wellness events, where emergency and evacuation drills take center stage as a primary focus. Good knowledge of environmental systems such as spill control, waste management, etc. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding & experience with ergonomics as it relates to repetitive assembly processes is an asset Ability to travel to different manufacturing locations