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DOT/Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Ventura Transfer Company • Long Beach, California • 3w ago

Job Details

Management

Long Beach Headquarters - Long Beach, CA

Undisclosed

N/A

Full Time

2 Year Degree

$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Up to 25%

Any

Other

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance, and well-being of all employees involved in chemical transportation, handling, and cleaning operations, with an emphasis on DOT compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Subject matter expert on anything DOT/FMCSA related. Responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of the Transportation Department CDL Drivers and equipment.
Confirm fleet is compliant with all DOT regulations including BIT/VIKTP
Ensure all CDL Drivers are compliant and current with all necessary licenses, endorsements, medical certifications and administer Driver Qualification (DQ) files
Oversee CDL Drug & Alcohol program, schedule random drug and alcohol test, maintain relationships with all testing locations
Audit drivers HOS logs and collaborate with operations in order to verify driver compliance
Responsible for planning and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA and Hazardous Material rules and regulations.
Oversee process for onboarding engagement process for new company and independent contractor drivers: background checks, DOT physicals, pre-employment drug screening, etc.
Responsible for renewing all necessary Transportation permits and licenses with regulatory bodies
Serve as subject matter expert for AQMD and CARB for on-road / off-road fleet regulations
Monitor fleet CSA scores and propose safety measures for continual improvement. Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement. Dispute / DataQ CSA observations when necessary
Perform chemical risk assessment evaluation and data entry.
Inspect terminals/facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards. Determine and implement corrective or preventative measures as needed; follow up to verify new measures have been implemented and processes adhered to.
Ability to lead incident investigation of injuries, property damage, spills, and other non-conformances with operational personnel.
Prepare reports and other documentation for submittal to insurance, legal, and regulatory bodies.
Oversee the administration of insurance claims, including workers’ compensation, Occupational Accidental insurance and other Independent Contract driver programs. Work with insurance companies to reduce employee lost time.
Manage company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) including creation, training, revision, and review.
Responsible for renewing all necessary permits and licenses with Federal, State and local regulatory bodies
Lead safety committee meetings with operations personnel.
Supervise the Safety Associate and work to uptrain and improve his skill sets
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

Make a commitment to embrace and promote the Company’s core values
Undergraduate degree in Environmental Health & Safety or similar science related degree preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing safety programs in the chemical, petrochemical, or transportation industries
Must have comprehensive knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations/administration.
CQA qualification in auditing techniques and investigative root-cause analysis a plus.
Strong attention to detail
Required leadership and management skills include the ability to motivate and influence others, focus on teamwork, and an emphasis on continuous improvement. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint is necessary for this position. Must be self-motivated with good critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills. Must be organized

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders including but not limited to trailers, tractors, and railcars
Must be able to work long hours from time to time or to work outside normal work hours, for example, to respond to emergency events
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up-to 60lbs with a team lift

Environmental Factors

Must be comfortable safely working around hazardous chemicals and in a loud industrial setting in all seasonal conditions.
Some overnight travel required