EHS Regional Safety Manager

Rain For Rent•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the organization’s environmental, health, transportation, and safety programs to proactively avoid and eliminate related risks and losses. Under the direction of the Senior Regional EHS Manager, this role serves as the regional occupational safety and health expert and resource. The position requires regular onsite presence at Rain for Rent offices and branch locations and frequent overnight travel, up to 50%, by land and/or air. Rain for Rent provides temporary liquid-handling solutions and operates more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The company emphasizes safe, efficient, high-quality service and describes itself as a family-owned business with more than 91 years of history.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
At least five years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Ability to work effectively with others, especially company personnel, to obtain cooperation in implementing regulatory requirements.
Ability to work with regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractor personnel.
Regular onsite presence at company offices and branch locations.
Frequent overnight travel, up to 50%, by land and/or air.

Responsibilities

Engage Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, and Area Managers to ensure accountability to company expectations.
Inspect work areas and equipment for compliance with company, state, and federal safety and health policies and regulations; document inspections, identify hazards, recommend corrective procedures, and maintain safety equipment availability.
Develop and present department, regional, and branch continuous-improvement plans based on branch needs.
Assist branches with incident reviews and recommend corrective actions.
Identify safety training needs and develop and coordinate safety and health training programs.
Investigate incidents involving company vehicles, interview witnesses and drivers, determine possible causes, and recommend changes to the Senior Regional EHS Manager to improve compliance with regulations and company procedures.
Analyze reports from governmental agencies and determine appropriate action.
Conduct risk assessments involving accident statistics, employee exposure, equipment maintenance, and equipment failure reports; recommend measures to improve safety records and protect equipment.
Monitor Department of Transportation compliance, including driver records and documentation, BIT compliance, and GPS Scorecard improvement.
Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies.
Participate in the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures, and make recommendations.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and stay informed about regulatory changes affecting the organization.
Mentor, coach, and encourage employees, supervisors, and managers regarding safety culture, safety performance improvements, safety committees, and supervisor and peer interactions.
Manage assigned projects to meet expectations and timelines.
Coordinate projects with assigned team members and respond to teammates’ requests for assistance, information, and advice.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of operations.