Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Duties:

• Assigned to a specific site or to a group of sites where their time is distributed according to an HSE needs assessment, client expectations and/or as directed by HSE Field Manager.
• Ensure the daily/routine HSE tasks required by our policies, procedures and clients are being successfully completed.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees, clients, regulatory agencies and industry/professional groups they are involved in.
• Perform inspections of the jobsite, hazardous materials storage areas, and all work areas for Safety, Health, and Environmental concerns.
• Shall confirm inspection with written reports on these findings and work with site leadership to correct conditions noted.
• Developing and implementing SH&E policies and procedures Safety Orientation training for new employees, environmental safety procedures and equipment, training on environmental spill response, and other training as need be
• Investigation, reporting, and follow-up response efforts for onsite incidents that occur.
• Knowledgeable on federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Frequently inspect and re-stock materials and equipment needed for safety and site emergency response spill kits. Order safety/environmental supplies as needed.
• Enforcement of the Health and Safety Plan with all employees and operations.
• Perform other safety, health, and environmental duties as requested.
• Perform frequent site safety audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes Measure sites performance against published requirements in safety policies.
• For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies
• Analyze safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable
• Company Safety Policies Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury at other sites
• Audit recordkeeping practices to ensure compliance to corporate safety standards and local regulations
• Audit the workplace organization and employee behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent
• Seek input from Technicians and HSE leaders on safety program improvement opportunities
• Ensure open communication on status of progress and resolution of these suggestions
• Ensure site leadership and Technicians are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities
• Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.

Skills/Qualifications:

Technical:

• Knowledge of Federal EPA standards, state, and local safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations
• Possess relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic knowledge and demonstrates this expertise when working with Operations
• Possess a thorough understanding of local/regional regulations and company policy.
• Must be able to work comfortably in a variety of desktop settings (Microsoft Office Suite, IBM Lotus Notes, etc.)

Physical: Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

• Will be required to wear protective or safety equipment
• Flexible regarding travel and shift work

Other: Have the ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies

• Be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing
• Possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders, possessing the ability to perform public speaking and training
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license and a good driving record.
• Possess safety experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must have the ability to work well with others.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, ergonomics or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited college or university; or hold a specific HSE certification (CSST, CSSS, CHST or equivalent); or have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in construction, manufacturing, or production operations
• 3+ years experience managing multiple direct reports
• Additional training certifications and are expected to facilitate site specific training needs.
• Certified Safety Professional preferred.