Environmental Health & Safety Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Coppell, TX

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager supports multiple disciplines within MEI Rigging & Crating’s field Rigging group, helping ensure operations are efficient and avoid personal injury or damage to facilities and equipment. The primary responsibility is to support incident- and injury-free field operations at the Dallas regional location and promote MEI’s safety culture. The role develops, implements, and maintains EHS policies, programs, training, and procedures; supports regulatory compliance and business growth; and partners with site management and the Incident Review Board to investigate incidents and manage claims. The manager conducts audits and inspections, oversees site-specific safety programs, maintains safety records and reports, and coordinates safety activities across the regional organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, project construction management, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
At least 5 years of proven EHS experience; experience in the heavy construction industry is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity, with proven experience developing and implementing strategic site safety programs.
At least 2 years of experience working in Excel and performing data entry.
Current OSHA 500/501 documentation, or ability to obtain it within six months.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of proven EHS experience in a multi-site and multi-state organization.
CHST, ASP, or CSP certification.
Crane and rigging experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs in support of MEI’s safety culture, regulatory changes, and business growth.
Support MEI, customer, and OSHA-required training, including site-specific, protocol, and forklift training.
Provide technical and administrative support for design-in-safety, risk assessment, job safety analysis, incident investigation and resolution, EHS systems, and integrating EHS practices into operations.
Work with the Incident Review Board and site management to investigate incidents, determine root causes, and manage accident cases, including coordination with occupational health clinics and insurance carriers.
Manage the site incident prevention program, hot-work permits, confined space, HASCOM, Safety Data Sheets, and other applicable safety regulations.
Conduct routine site audits of equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures for compliance with the company safety program.
Develop safety work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses as needed.
Conduct daily audits and approve pre-task plans and job hazard analyses, including crane pick plans.
Inspect and evaluate work environments, equipment, and processes for compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
Develop and manage an On-The-Job-Injury protocol and injury claims process, coordinating communications among the Workers’ Compensation carrier, injured employees, medical providers, and treatment specialists through claim closure.
Maintain site safety records and administrative materials, including EHS meeting materials, reports, OSHA logs, Incident Review Board reports, and audits.
Address and document safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
Develop, maintain, and deliver ongoing safety and health training and required certifications.
Develop and implement programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses; manage site-specific safety, security, health, and environmental programs.
Identify and assess conditions that could cause accidents or financial losses and evaluate the potential extent of resulting injuries.
Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into organizational operating policies.
Coordinate regional office managers’ safety activities to ensure implementation throughout the organization.
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data on occupational illness and accident exposure factors, and prepare reports for management on safety, security, health, and environmental issues.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside organizations and firms, including vendors, OSHA, and fire and police departments.
Process new employees by enrolling them in site-specific training, reviewing the MEI handbook, BKM’s, and JHA’s, and assisting with site badging.
Conduct safety and environmental development training.
Oversee the site-specific safety incentive program.