Field Safety Supervisor

E2 Optics•Cedar Rapids, IA

13h

About The Position

The Field Safety Supervisor supports E2 Optics’ safety programs and promotes safe work practices across field and corporate operations. The role provides technical safety and health guidance, supports regulatory compliance, conducts job-site visits and audits, coordinates training, and follows up on incidents and safety findings. The employee must be willing to travel as required. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction sites, with moderate noise. The position involves frequent standing and walking, occasional stooping or kneeling, regular lifting and carrying, ladder climbing, and possible work in confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
OSHA 30 required.
Two to three years of experience in safety and environmental fields.
Experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, safety training, hazard reviews, and job safety analysis.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to interact effectively with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Ability to train employees and organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.
Team-building and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt positively to changing requirements.
Ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Self-starter who is disciplined, detail-oriented, organized, thorough, and able to establish priorities and organize resources.
Ability to resolve complex problems and issues and apply strategic planning skills.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures, and to maintain records and follow up.
Ability to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining work quality, prioritizing deliverables, and multitasking.
Professional manner and appearance; proactive, self-motivated, and effective as a team player across multiple work environments.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to regularly carry and climb ladders up to 20 feet.
Ability to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.
Ability to work in tight and confined spaces when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Promote company Core Values and safeguard a family-centric culture.
Work with personnel across the organization to achieve consistent safe practices.
Visit field sites to support safe work practices and develop safeguards.
Provide technical safety and health support and information to field and corporate personnel to support compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Identify safety training needs and coordinate safety training programs.
Participate in new product and process reviews, including process hazard analyses and operator training.
Support field operations in selecting appropriate personal protective equipment.
Promote safety and health awareness through memoranda, newsletters, and training programs.
Participate in corporate Safety Committee meetings.
Assist with implementing hazard communication programs and preparing associated reports.
Review process-operating procedures and records and provide safety and health input.
Monitor federal and state occupational safety and health regulatory changes and advise personnel of changes requiring company compliance.
Audit job-site practices and records for compliance with company programs and federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.
Monitor lost-time injuries, illnesses, and workers’ compensation claims.
Review field safety committee minutes and safety inspection reports and follow up as necessary.
Review injury, illness, and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow up as necessary.
Travel as required by E2 Optics.