5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience in construction or manufacturing.
5+ years of EHS experience in a multi-site organization.
5+ years of experience with OSHA standards.
5+ years of proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Responsibilities
Support field operations through site inspections and safety compliance.
Investigate incidents involving employees and equipment damage.
Communicate MEI EHS policies and regulatory changes effectively.
Provide OSHA-required training and support to MEI sites.
Manage site incident prevention programs and safety regulations.
Conduct daily audits and approve Pre-task plans to mitigate risks.
Develop and instruct on safe work instructions and job hazard analyses.
Benefits
Full-time position with benefits included.
Opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Chance to mentor and coach other department positions.
Exposure to diverse safety challenges across multiple sites.
Full Job Description
This is a fulltime, benefited Environmental Health Site Safety Manager role.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Site Safety Manager works independently under the direction of the Region EH&S Manager to perform multiple tasks, supporting many disciplines within the field Rigging & Crating group.
Primary responsibility is to support field operations through site inspection, safety compliance, site investigation for incidents involving employees, material and equipment damage. Must support an incident and injury-free field operation of MEI sites and promote continuous growth safety culture.
Effectively communicate all MEI EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, including regulatory changes and new business growth.
Support MEI sites with all customers, and OSHA required training (Site Specific, Protocol, OSHA, Forklift, Etc.).
Provide program, technical, and administrative support of management systems directed by the Region EH&S Manager.
Work collectively with the Region EH&S Manager, safety, and operations teams manage all incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis.
Manage site incident prevention program (SIPPS), Hot work permits, Confined Space, HAZCOM, Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS's), and other applicable safety regulations. Coordinate with our customers in support of on-site safety initiatives, unique site conditions and mitigation of risk.
As needed develop, prepare, and instruct on safe work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses (JHA's).
Conduct daily audits and approval of Pre-task plans using the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk, reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
Conduct routine inspections and observations to evaluate environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
Prepares and maintains all administrative record keeping and other administrative tasks as needed, such as site safety inspection reports, site audits, observation reports, customer specific site safety documentation and training records.
Address and document all Safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
Provide ongoing safety and health related training and required certifications for existing employees, new hires, and sub-contractors as required.
Participate in learning teams to develop more efficient processes/methods in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and assess conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluating the potential extent of resulting injuries.
Work with the Region EH&S Manager on accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the organization.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside firms and organizations such as vendors, OSHA, fire/police departments, etc.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 5 years proven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience or Safety experience in construction or manufacturing industries.
Minimum 5 years EHS experience at a multi-site organization.
Minimum 5 years of experience working with OSHA standards.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in MS Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
Possess OSHA 500 (Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer)
