Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Purpose/Scope

Responsible 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  


• Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and training  


• Develop and implement employee safety orientation and training programs  


• Conduct work area inspections and major incident investigations  


• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions and accident investigation reports  


• Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures, and implement corrective action as required  


• Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations  


• Perform safety audits  


• Conduct the loss control data/documentation collection  


• Ensure maintenance of major safety equipment  


• Coordinate return to work/modified duty program  


• Investigate accidents and injuries and preparing materials for company use in worker’s compensation proceedings  


• Audit and complete environmental report i.e. Storm Water Permit, Air Quality Permit, etc.  


• Ensure that company facilities and practices are in compliance with government safety regulations  


• Lead and conduct safety audit and conduct follow-up inspection for compliance at all facilities and job sites  


• Audit employee training records and advise training as necessary  


• Issue safety equipment and conduct safety training programs  


• Conduct training sessions for employees and managers  


• Influence the closure of environmental issues with the local management team  


• Develop action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance  


• 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  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the health and safety field  


• 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  


• Associates degree or higher in an environmental, health or safety discipline 


• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial or construction environment

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  â€¯ 


• 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  â€¯ 


• 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  

This position has an anticipated salary range of $80,000 - $105,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs.