Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist - TEKsystems, Inc.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. We bring real-world expertise to solve complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and driving positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

General Description:

Reporting to the Program Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, the EHS Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing ISNetWorld, Avetta Safety Vendor Management platforms, and medical surveillance (vaccines) and general health & safety compliance. The EHS Manager will also coordinate the employee post-incident management process and the workers’ compensation claims notification and administration program. This is achieved by ensuring timely processing of workers' compensation claims; evaluating accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation; ensuring that TEKsystems is following applicable laws and regulations; and by providing training and guidance to field office staff on the post-incident management process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage Worker Compensation Intake of injuries, claims, work closely with TPA, investigate accidents that occur onsite, and identify possible causes of the accident.
• Ensure safety plans and programs are being followed daily.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding safety training.
• Ensure that proper records of Safety Committee Meetings, Safety Training, Accident Investigations Report forms are maintained.
• Participate in all applicable Safety Committee meetings.
• Assist in coordination of annual emergency evacuation drills.
• Will work with the FSG/PD/HR to Identify safety-training needs and develop action plan to complete training.
• Ensure that annual refresher training is accomplished as needed.
• Conduct safety inspections as needed per jobsite requirements.
• Attend periodic safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.

• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel
• Evaluates incident reports, ensuring the timely processing of medical bills and temporary total disability benefits, reviews medical reports, witness statements, department investigation results, and other documentation.
• Assesses the need for and coordinates post-incident drug/BAT testing process.
• Maintains subrogation records and files for those incidents involving third parties in conjunction with Allegis TPA.
• Compiles facts and data regarding accident reports and filed claims.
• Coordinates return to work program working closely with medical providers, locations, and the TPA to enhance participation.
• Partners with TPA to adjudicate claims in a cost-effective manner. Possesses independent settlement authority up to $25,000.
• Ensures proper and efficient handling of claims, gathering of claims data and information.
• Facilitates claim reviews with TPA.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes reports to identify trends.
• Maintains and distributes OSHA 300/300A Logs as necessary.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in risk management/safety compliance, insurance or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 in construction or general industry
• 1-3 years of applicable work experience.

Requisite Abilities and/or Skills:

• Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Suites
• Experience in Worker’s Compensation
• Attention to Detail/Time Management
• High Degree of Objectivity
• Demonstrated High Level of Partnership
• Empathetic Communication Style
• Ability to effectively work in a team-oriented environment that is open, honest, humble, competitive.
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Ability to balance daily workload through effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.