Field Safety Supervisor

E2 Optics•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Field Safety Supervisor supports and promotes E2 Optics’ safety practices across field and corporate operations. The role provides technical safety and health guidance, supports compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, coordinates training, conducts site visits and audits, and follows up on safety inspections and incident reports. The position requires travel as needed and work in indoor business-office and construction environments. It involves frequent standing and walking, lifting and carrying materials, climbing ladders, and potentially working in confined spaces or operating construction equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
OSHA 30.
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.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professionalism and ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Ability to train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Team-building and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Strong organizational and customer service skills.
Ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Disciplined, detail-oriented, organized, and thorough self-starter.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to resolve complex problems and issues.
Strategic planning skills.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
Organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.
Ability to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies.
Good work habits under pressure and flexibility during times of change.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high work quality, prioritizing deliverables, and multitasking.
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
Self-motivation, proactivity, and effectiveness as a team player.
Teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds frequently, carrying and climbing ladders to 20 feet, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Promote company Core Values and help foster a family-centric culture.
Work with personnel across areas and levels to achieve consistent safe practices throughout the corporation.
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 help ensure regulatory compliance.
Identify company 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 personnel in selecting appropriate personal protective equipment.
Promote safety and health awareness through internal memoranda, newsletters, and training programs.
Participate in corporate Safety Committee meetings.
Assist with implementation of the hazard communication program and preparation of related reports as necessary.
Review process-operating procedures and records and provide input on safety and health considerations.
Understand federal and state occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes.
Advise field operations and corporate staff about regulatory changes with which the company must comply.
Audit jobsite practices and records for compliance with company programs and federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.
Monitor lost-time injuries and illnesses and workers’ compensation claims.
Review field operations 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.