Purpose/ScopeResponsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of environmental, health, and safety programs so that Fabcon follows legal and regulatory requirements and provides a safe and healthy place to work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Assist management in the development of overall environmental, health, and safety program for plant and field operations
- Lead the implementation of the Fabcon Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) roadmap
- Assist in the leadership of identifying, controlling, and eliminated workplace hazardous conditions and unsafe employee activities
- Develop, implement, and conduct EHS training programs
- Lead and conduct work area EHS inspections/audits and ensure compliance to regulatory and Fabcon standards
- Develop action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance
- Conduct field Site Safety Assessments (SSA's)
- Lead the incident investigation process
- Manage all EHS documentation to include such things as incident investigations, training, permits, etc.
- Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures, and implement corrective action as required
- Audit and complete environmental reports i.e. Storm Water Permit, Air Quality Permit, etc.
- Maintain all EHS regulatory permits and ensure compliance
- Location contact for regulatory EHS agencies (i.e. OSHA, EPA)
- Conduct prestart safety reviews
- Manage return to work/modified duty program
- Managing Workers Compensation (WC) claims
- Ensure that company facilities and practices are in compliance with government EHS regulations
- Issue safety equipment
- Make recommendations to senior management regarding compliance to local, state, and federal regulatory industries
- Ensure adherence to safety standards in all areas and departments and advise management on needed actions
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reading and attending continuing education workshops for safety and environmental professionals
- Partners with the Risk Coordinator and HR to drive compliance with Fabcon's drug testing program
- Lead local pandemic response management.
Basic QualificationsMinimum five (5) years of experience in safety field
Other Required Qualifications- Good presentation and training skills
- Good people skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and implement environment and safety programs
- Ability to establish and maintain record keeping in compliance with all company and regulatory agencies
- Able to set high standards and get results
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence with and without direct authority
- Strong situational analysis skills, to identify problems and solutions
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and e-mail)
- Good knowledge of state, federal, and local laws pertaining to the general industry and construction industry
- Understanding of county and state environmental compliance issues in all areas that Fabcon produces and erects
Preferred Qualifications- Certified safety professional and/or safety degree preferred
- College degree desired
Physical Requirements- Ability to travel
- Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
- Field (periodic): Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
- Plant/Yard (periodic): Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment- This position works in office and plant environments with occasional travel and visits to field construction sites
- Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting
- Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
- Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways
