EH&S Site Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The EH&S Site Manager works independently under the direction of the Region EH&S Manager and supports multiple disciplines within the field Rigging & Crating group. The role supports field operations through site inspections, safety compliance, and investigations of incidents involving employees, materials, and equipment. The manager supports incident- and injury-free operations at MEI sites and promotes continuous growth in safety culture. The role communicates MEI EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures, including regulatory changes and new business growth, and supports MEI sites with customer and OSHA-required training. It provides program, technical, and administrative support for management systems directed by the Region EH&S Manager. The manager works with the Region EH&S Manager, safety teams, and operations teams to manage incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis. The position manages site incident prevention programs and applicable safety processes, coordinates with customers on on-site safety initiatives and risk mitigation, and develops and instructs safe-work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses as needed. It also conducts daily audits of pre-task plans and routine inspections and observations, maintains safety documentation and training records, addresses and documents safety violations, and provides ongoing safety training and required certifications. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to other department positions.

Requirements

Be qualified to recognize safety hazards.
Hold current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Possess a current OSHA 30-hour Construction Card, updated every two years through an approved EHS training vendor.
Have an academic degree in safety or at least three years of full-time construction safety management experience.
Hold at least one of the following safety certifications: ASP, CHST, or CSP.
Have at least five years of proven EHS or safety experience in construction or manufacturing industries at a multi-site organization.
Have at least five years of experience working with OSHA standards.
Have at least five years of experience working in MS Office Suite.
Complete a seven-year criminal background check and drug testing.
Meet any additional badging requirements that may apply to placements at customer locations.

Nice To Haves

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification is preferred.
OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer certification.
Datacenter experience.
Three years of electrical safety experience on HV/MV systems.
Five years of electrical experience.
NFPA 70E or other local equivalent training, updated as versions are released every three years.

Responsibilities

Support field operations through site inspections, safety compliance, and investigations of incidents involving employees, materials, and equipment.
Support incident- and injury-free field operations and promote continuous growth in safety culture.
Communicate MEI EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures, including regulatory changes and new business growth.
Support MEI sites with customer and OSHA-required training, including site-specific, protocol, and forklift training.
Provide program, technical, and administrative support for management systems directed by the Region EH&S Manager.
Work with the Region EH&S Manager, safety teams, and operations teams to manage incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis.
Manage site incident prevention programs, hot-work permits, confined-space processes, HAZCOM, Safety Data Sheets, and other applicable safety regulations.
Coordinate with customers on on-site safety initiatives, unique site conditions, and risk mitigation.
Develop, prepare, and instruct safe-work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses as needed.
Conduct daily audits and approve pre-task plans using the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk and reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
Conduct routine inspections and observations of environments, equipment, and processes to evaluate compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
Prepare and maintain administrative records, including site inspection reports, site audits, observation reports, customer-specific site safety documentation, and training records.
Address and document safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
Provide ongoing safety and health training and required certifications for existing employees, new hires, and subcontractors as required.
Participate in learning teams to develop more efficient processes and methods supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and assess conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluate 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 organizational operational policies.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside firms and organizations, including vendors, OSHA, and fire and police departments.
Coach and mentor other positions in the department.