$75K-$95K

POSITION SUMMARY:

Using independent judgment and discretion, this position manages, coordinates, and ensures the safety and health of all employees as well as protects the environment across assigned properties. This position will develop and implement safety plans, conduct safety training, investigate incidents/accidents and hazards, and recommend corrective actions to eliminate or reduce potential risks. The position will also monitor and implement environmental controls and permits to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires subject matter expertise in the areas of OSHA, state/federal safety standards and certifications, and environmental legal/regulatory licensing and compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

·Managers all health, safety and environmental operations for assigned facilities

oCreates and implements safety policies, procedures and standards for all facilities, job roles and employees.

oMaintains all safety kits, tools, and equipment such as first aid kits, PPE, fire safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, etc.) and manages all employee training on the correct usage of such kits, tools and equipment.

oInvestigates all incidents at assigned facilities, including accidents, injuries, theft, damage, and/or potential accidents and/or injuries; notifies and submits timely, comprehensive investigation reports to corporate safety team per policy; creates and implements new/updated policies/procedures when necessary to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring.

oMonitors and maintains compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including but not limited to EPA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.

oInvestigates hazardous conditions and recommends corrective measures.

oConducts safety and environmental training and awareness programs.

oMonitors and ensures the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment and compliance with company safety standards and policies.

oStays informed of changes in safety and environmental regulations and legislation to ensure compliance.

oConducts regular site inspections to identify potential environmental hazards and/or other safety hazards and recommends corrective actions.

oCollaborates with cross-functional teams to implement and track safety and environmental improvement initiatives.

oTimely prepares and submits regulatory reports and permits.

oEnsures that comprehensive and effective daily safety briefings/meetings are occurring per policy at all assigned facilities.

oMoniotors and maintains all safety boards at assigned facilities

oMonitors company Safety Portal and compliance/environmental spreadsheets and/or databases, communicating important information/requirements to local leadership team to ensure adherence to policies/deadlines

oEnsures Safety Committees are established at each site, trained, and following all safety committee guidelines per policy including holding monthly meetings, training/communicating about required topics, and submitting the required monthly reports/materials to the corporate safety team in a timely manner.

oAssists with new hire/onboarding, annual/renewal and other routine/needed employee safety trainings and certifications on a timely basis; and maintains/uploads records and certifications in designated systems.

oContinuously monitors the safety of all facilities and employees; this includes regularly visiting worksites and evaluating facilities, equipment, and employees/processes for any potential safety/environmental hazards or risks of loss and immediately implementing steps to eliminate or mediate any such hazard or risk.

·Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·Associates or Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related discipline.

·Strong passion for safety, health, and environmental conservation.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·Bilingual English & Spanish.

·Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·Valid driver's license and the ability to travel approx. 30% of time to various work sites.

·Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, SCMS as well as Cloud based apps/platforms.

·Familiar with current OSHA requirements for all operations and workers compensation reporting requirements.

·Strong leadership and team building skills with the ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment.

·Demonstrates organizational skills, maturity, assertiveness, and the ability to meet deadlines.

·Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

·Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, and/or feel objects, tools and/or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and/or arms; climb and/or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

This document is intended for informational purposes only and by no means should replace or substitute other legal documents (governmental or non-governmental) reflecting similar content or advice. If you have legal questions concerning your situation or the information provided, you should consult professional counsel.

BENEFITS: (if working over 30 hours per week)

·Medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D (a portion will be paid by employer)

·Paid Time Off (PTO)

·401K Plan

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