Safety Specialist Associate

About the role

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow. At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you're a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights. Position Summary Provide technical safety and health support to SJI personnel. Implement the safety and health programs and objectives and coordinate safety training programs for the company. Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to SJI personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations. As directed, assist in completing safety audits of field operations and facilities and make recommendations to eliminate workplace hazards, improve performance and eliminate avoidable accidents. Essential Functions: Identifies company safety training needs and assists Safety Specialist in developing, coordinating and administering the safety training programs. Ensure operations personnel are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment and are worn per manufacturer directions. Assists in monitoring lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker's compensation claims. Assist Safety Specialist with post-accident investigations to discover root causes of motor vehicle and personal injuries. Motivate, by example, all employees to strive for an accident-free work environment. Assists Safety Specialist with conducting operational audits of required safety related documentation in all locations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Prepare audit result reports and follow up on remediation required. Assist and deliver safety training programs