Process Safety Specialist - Cedar Rapids, Ia

Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily health and safety functions of the plant a assisting with the overall performance of the Cedar Rapids complex.  The Cedar Rapids, IA Complex is comprised of a Corn Dry Mill, Corn Wet Mill, Cogeneration and Water Treatment Operations.  The facilities in total employ ~450 operation colleagues and ~250 contracts.

 

• Develop and lead a culture of behavioral safety and related principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of health, safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing.
• Build management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective Leadership and Influence.
• Lead, support and encourage the actions needed that are identified by leading indicators and goals.
• Act as a Champion and Mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms.
• Lead and provide oversight of injured colleague cases.
• Lead or have integral involvement with incident investigations to determine root cause and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Spend a significant amount of time in the plant being a safety presence ensuring all safety programs are comprehensive, understood and being followed.
• Ensure compliance in reporting and document retention for federal and state requirements.
• Develop and present safety training for new hires, contractors, and location colleagues as required and as needed.
• Support and drive continuous improvement by participating in Performance Excellence.

 

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety field is preferred
• Work experience of 3-5 years in health and/or safety field preferred.
• Trainer/Presentation Skills preferred. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other computer related skills is required. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, other ADM locations, as well as outside vendors.
• Must be organized, possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines.

 

• Dust
• Chemicals / Irritants
  • The scope of the position may have exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
• Inside areas:
  • Spring / Summer:   Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
  • Fall / Winter:  Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing.
• Outside areas:
  • Spring / Summer:   Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity.   May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
  • Fall / Winter:   Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below.   May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.
• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.