NATURE OF WORK
The person in this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, guests, visitors and assets and includes overseeing safety protocols to ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards. This includes performing a broad range of Safety and Loss Control program elements such as establishing goals and activities to support the organization’s efforts on reducing and controlling worker’s compensation and general liability incidents, injuries and overall costs impacting our total cost of risk (TCOR).
The person will be responsible for developing, enhancing, implementing and monitoring safety and loss control management policies, procedures, training programs, return to work programs, safety committees, loss control data/dashboard reports, and other elements vital for the reduction of incidents/ accidents in the workplace. This will also include site safety assessments, inspections and audits to identify and address health and safety hazards and safety compliance with OSHA and FDEP, assist with workplace injury investigations helping to identify root causes, implementation of corrective actions and in developing or providing specific safety training/education.
Documenting and reporting. Maintain records, prepare and submit necessary compliance documents, prepare and submit necessary permits required by regulatory agencies. Emergency preparedness, response plans. Conduct drills and ensure readiness for emergencies. The Safety and Loss Control Manager is responsible for loss control, safety, health, fire prevention, emergency response planning, and associated training. This individual will assist in designing and delivering programs to meet federal, state, local, and corporate environmental safety and health regulations while maintaining the applicable records and documentation demonstrable during an inspection or audit. Works with all departments, government agencies, industry associations, and peers within our industry. This position reports to the Director of Risk Management or designee and is an exempt position.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed, if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Establish goals and develop/ support specific activities ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, guests, visitors, and assets focused on driving down our overall total cost of risk (TCOR).
• Develop and implement loss control management policies, procedures and techniques to ensure safety and loss control activities are consistently and accurately implemented.
• Conduct hazard assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, data analyses and other activities to identify and evaluate health, safety, environmental, and other risks to employes, guests, and visitors and to ensure compliance with relevant governmental, internal, and insurance safety standards.
• Work directly with field management and team members to promote a unified approach and personal ownership of safety.
Implement safe working techniques and reinforce safety policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Inspect properties to ensure compliance and prepares reports and provides guidance to abate workplace hazards or discrepancies.
• Document, lead and participate in accident investigations; perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/ preventive actions.
• Guide properties on incident reporting/investigation.
• As needed, assist with employee injury and incident management, and collaborate with internal and external claim administrators on return-to-work strategies
• Provide analytical support to Cafes and Casinos by maintaining a monthly dashboard of KPI’s with trend analysis.
• Facilitate and participate in monthly Safety Committee Meetings and facility inspections, documents & posts meeting minutes and tracks written action items to completion.
• Coach management and employees on driving safety behaviors to minimize incidents.
• Identify and implement solutions to hazardous conditions.
• Investigate potential losses and develop prevention plans.
• Coordinate and oversee inquiries/inspections by insurance carriers, safety consultants and government agencies (OSHA, EPA, etc.), including maintaining subsequent reports, accident records, logs and summaries and other documentation to ensure compliance with insurance, government and internal requirements.
• Prepare and maintain environmental and regulatory records.
• Inform properties of regulatory compliance issues.
• Collaborate with appropriate location contacts such as facility directors for applicable safety solutions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations management. Hospitality/ Entertainment/ Gaming/ Restaurant Health & Safety preferred
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, EHS (preferred)
• Proven track record of reducing claims through implementing safety programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
• Understanding of industry standards and safety concepts
• Ability to chair meetings and give presentations.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels
• Facilitation skills for training supervisors and team members
• Team player who leads by example and influences others
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Committed to continuous improvement in safety practices
• Aligns with the company's core values of quality, integrity, and trustworthiness
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint, able to navigate custom databases and on-line document management software
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree required and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in Occupational Safety/Health Programs. Holder of a Professional Safety Designation such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM or EHS. Holder of an OSHA 30 Hour Certificate a plus. Must also have First Aid/CPR/AED card or be able to get one within 30 days. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong working knowledge of OSHA and other safety standards and regulations; understands insurance terminology and risk management principles in evaluating and analyzing risk exposures and mitigating losses; experience in accident investigation, analysis and corrective action planning; ability to develop, implement and promote safety programs. Experience in the Hospitality/Entertainment/Gaming/Restaurant industry preferred. Demonstrate excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficient computer skills working with all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to travel to all Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock Café properties and to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
TRAVEL
Travel to multiple job sites statewide is required each week. Travel is required to all Seminole Gaming Casinos and Hard Rock Cafes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typically, the incumbent will be required to walk the hotel/casino/restaurant properties. Driving a vehicle is required. Ability to use a laptop, computer, keyboard, and screen.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a clean, air-conditioned office area, while indoors. While working outdoors, the incumbent may also be exposed to South Florida weather conditions such as extreme heat, dust, rain, humidity, wind and other conditions while on Seminole reservations.
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