Summary

ValSource is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Leadership Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis at our client’s site in West Point (Lansdale), PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a long-term Safety Leadership Program initiative within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The ideal candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring the well-being of all personnel, and supporting various projects with a focus on safety excellence.

In addition to the qualifications outlined below, the candidate must be well versed in incident investigations, root cause analysis and developing sustainable corrective action plans and capable of meeting tight deadlines and milestones.  The role also requires a candidate that demonstrates the ability to coach, mentor and counsel to support, develop and expand the safety culture on our projects.  Supports a culture of safety, not a “compliance only” culture.  Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of Construction Safety Management Experience 
• 4-year Degree or demonstrated progressive work experience
• Training & Experience leading incident investigations
• Time management and ability to manage deadlines on multiple projects
• Demonstrated people leader experience
• Experience in Pharma industry preferred, but not required
• Experience or familiarity with Qualification and Commissioning recommended
• Safety Program/Project leadership experience
• OSHA 510 required; OSHA 500 strongly recommended
• Proven history of developing and maintaining positive relations with owner’s site leadership, project management, construction management companies, workforce, and labor leadership

Skills:

• Experience coaching and counseling and mentoring on safety and hazard recognition
• Critical Thinking – Ability to identify hazards in the field and anticipate potential changes that could lead to increased risks
• Ability to manage change safely
• Ability to present owners safety expectations at pre-bid and bid meetings.
• Ability to promote and maintain a positive safety culture.
• Understanding of OSHA and/or State/Local safety regulations 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels from upper leadership to field level
• Computer proficiency i.e.) Microsoft Office, Excel 
• Data analysis
• Root Cause and CAPA development and mitigation
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Skills 
• Proven organizational skills
• Promote a “Zero Harm” environment 

Primary Responsibly 

The role of this position will be to assist in the management of the site safety program, lead incident investigations and to promote a “Zero Harm” environment.  Primary Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist with coordinating site safety activities and incident investigations with Global Engineering Solutions (GES) project managers 
• Lead JSA/SPA program on each of the projects at the site, & review permitting processes on projects 
• Liaison to the site GSE, Health, Safety and Environment Department as necessary
• Formulation & administration of Zero Harm Safety Program. (Safety Observation Reports (SOR), Near Miss, First Aid Reporting) at the site
• Monitor and participate in weekly Site Safety meetings for each project
• Incident Investigations including:

1. Conduct thorough investigations of safety incidents
2. Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and document all relevant information
3. Analyze incident reports, photographs, and other supporting materials
4. Determine the root causes and contributing factors of incidents
5. Document investigation findings accurately and objectively
6. Provide a clear and concise summary of the incident, including timelines and sequence of events
7. Identify the underlying causes and factors that contributed to the incident
8. Include recommendations for preventive measures and corrective actions to ensure compliance with Enablon SN09 and GES Incident Investigation and Reporting Requirements

• Timely reporting and timely incident investigation resolution. Ensure that all corrective actions are closed out by target dates.
• Review injury/incident reports for completeness.
• Ensure applicable company and regulatory HSE requirements are being met.
• Oversee safety incentive program for each project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers, EPCMs, safety officers, and site supervisors during incident investigations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Coach and mentor safety team members with varying degrees of experience 
• Weekly documented job site safety inspections
• Participate in safety reviews at pre-bid and pre-award meetings
• Review Logistics plans for each project for completeness and safety
• Be a mentor for all project team members on safety. Work with the contractor management and supervisors to raise their safety awareness and hazard recognition. 
• Participate and collaborate in developing Project Execution plans and SHE plans for new projects. 
• Participate and maintain positive and effective Union Leadership relations
• Participate in Tier meetings
• Reporting of Leading/Lagging indicators as well as KPIs for site projects
• Ensure contractors adhere to Merck and OSHA standards 
• Support and participate in onboarding processes including site orientation, training, pre/post bid alignment and safety culture
• Oversee high-risk work and cut sheet programs
• Coordinate weekly site project safety walks and monitor CAPA closures
• Oversee and participate in Management of Change 
• Participate in Peer Audits
• Perform Contractor Evaluation Reviews
• Support and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Other information

This is a full-time position with ValSource. As such, we are not considering applications from employment agencies, independent contractors, or third-party vendors. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Benefits

Benefits of full-time employment with ValSource will include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance - premiums 100% paid by ValSource for Employee to Family level coverage
• Basic Life / Short- and Long-Term Disability / Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance coverages
• ValSource 401(k) Plan
• ValSource Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Maternity / Paternity
• Medical Leave Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement / Continuing Education
• Annual Performance Bonus Compensation

About ValSource 

ValSource is one of the largest independent Validation Services Company in North America with over 350 Engineering, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation employees.  ValSource returns validation to a scientific event which helps companies design, perform and better control manufacturing processes throughout all stages of the operations life cycle.  Full-time employees are offered a competitive compensation package that also includes full benefits (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability), 401k, paid time off (holidays and vacation), continuous training and development, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, discretionary bonus, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ValSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military, and veteran status.