Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Summary

Plans, directs, and implements organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.  Other duties include maintenance of safety manual to current standards, training employees, inspections and verifying all shops and offices are a safe place to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health                 Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.


• Plan, implement, and coordinate programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.


• Coordinate drug testing for pre-access to job sites


• Prepares studies and analyzes of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.


• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.


• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.


• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.


• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.


• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.


• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.


• Reporting and keeping current logs storm water and resin usage.


• Coordinating with our Environmental Consultant.


• Maintains safety files and records to include scanning all documents and filing appropriately in the system as our company is paperless.


• May require in and out of state, onsite visits to jobsites.


• Overnight stays will be required on some projects

Qualifications/Experience 

• Excellent Organizational Skills


• Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws to include Multi-state 


• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.


• Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information or issues.


• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


• The requirements listed are a representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and /or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Computer Skills

• Must have knowledge and ability to navigate through pre-qualification entities such as Microsoft Outlook; Internet software; Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Word, and Microsoft Office Power Point; ISNetworld, Browz, Avetta, DISA, Verified First.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

• This job does have supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies   To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data.


• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.


• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.


• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.


• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.


• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.


• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.


• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.


• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.


• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.


• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.


• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.


• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.


• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.


• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.


• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.


• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.


• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.


• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.