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Job Overview
The Occupational Health Specialist will work alongside the Occupational Nurse to support Peoria Komatsu's heath and safety initiatives. The Occupational Health Specialist assists with health education, early treatment and prevention, helping achieve zero harm goals. Responsibilities include supporting first responder programs, managing relationships with health vendors, facilitating new hire and return-to-work medical processes, documenting injuries, and maintaining confidential medical records. The Occupational Health Specialist provides prompt medical care to all employees, focusing on union staff.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Deliver professional care for emergencies, minor illnesses, or injuries, including assessment, treatment and referral Safety or HR guidance.
- Ensure all onsite medical equipment is operational and properly maintained.
- Lead or coordinate company interactions with external medical providers and suppliers.
- Operate health and safety protocols such as audiometric testing, respirator exams, wellness checks, and other wellness activities.
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention, referring employees as needed, and inform management of issues affecting performance within confidentiality limits.
- Assist with hearing conservation per OSHA, perform annual audiograms, counsel employees, and organize flue shot and blood drive programs.
- Participate in safety training as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Accredited EMT training required.
- NREMT certification and state EMS licensure (as applicable).
- Strong communication skills and experience with both emergency and chronic care.
- Current CPR and AED certifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with Worker's Compensation claims management.
- Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and maintain OSHA logs.
Additional Information
- Ability to remain calm in situations involving stress, deadlines, or upset employees or third parties.
- Ability to establish and manage priorities of yourself and subordinates to achieve targeted performance metrics, if applicable.
- Ability to maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with managers, peers, subordinates, and third parties. Has a high degree of tact and diplomacy when needed.
- Ability to understand how your emotions and communications are perceived by others including managers, peers, subordinates, and third parties and modify as needed to be an effective team member.
- High level of self-motivation. Demonstrates good professional judgement, consistent with role in the organization.
- Accountability for work product.
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $66,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
