Associate Safety Advisor - Industrial Safety - Houston, Tx

Job Description: To support H-E-B Partners, Customers, and third-party stakeholders, our Enterprise Safety Team ensures issuance and administration of safety training, policies, and programs across corporate, industrial, and retail facilities.
As an Associate Regional Safety Advisor, you'll support company objectives related to cost reduction and containment in safety and injury prevention in your assigned corporate, regional, industrial, or retail area.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to train others?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... analytical and critical thinking skills?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to sustain H-E-B safety -related policy and standards?
We are looking for:

• 1+ years of experience related to safety

What is the work?
Safety:

• Implements / sustains policy directives; ensures compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Supports safety and accident prevention programs that ensure a safe place to work and shop
• Provides technical assistance
• Implements / administers hazard controls and related programs
• Maintains training-related records; monitors status of ongoing and completed facility training and OSHA record-keeping
• Recognizes safety opportunities; collaborates on solutions; assists in identifying safety process improvement opportunities
• Assists with projects, as assigned
• Develops close working relationships with facility leaders
• Supports / facilitates safety-related training initiatives
• Assists with training / facilitation of new, existing Partners and leaders on safety activities and responsibilities
• Analyzes incident-related trends; assists with incident investigations to determine root cause(s); evaluates effectiveness of corrective actions
• Assists with comprehensive facility safety and health audits
• Tracks / compiles key internal safety performance metrics and project status; presents to facility leadership
• Consults with Enterprise Safety for incident processing and other safety projects, as needed

Compliance / Auditing:

• Assists with safety reviews of corporate, industrial, or retail facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and related local, state, and federal policies, standards, and guidelines
• Assists with incident investigation process for work injuries, including OSHA serious injury procedures, specifically for investigation and root cause analysis
• Assists with regulatory agency audits

What is your background?

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 1+ years of experience related to safety
• Experience in retail, industrial, or corporate safety (preferred)
• Experience related to injury prevention, work injury, liability, safety, and accident prevention programs
• Professional Safety certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an Associate Regional Safety Advisor at H-E-B?

• Familiarity with all regulatory programs related to safety management
• Verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills

- PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) H-E-B network, and software / systems required by the job
- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks
• Ability to adapt to new technology, respond effectively to changing conditions, and apply continuous improvement techniques (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
• Ability to train
• Self-motivated to learn / confidently apply new learnings
• Ability to work through challenging situations, work collaboratively with all levels of leadership

Can you...

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, 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 weekends

09-2022