FIRE & SAFETY MANAGER

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Fire and Safety Manager is responsible for facility safety and loss prevention programs, compliance with current safety regulations, and providing guidance to facility management. The role monitors corporate and facility safety policies; develops local procedures; conducts inspections, training, audits, and accident investigations; and manages facility safety systems, emergency planning, industrial hygiene, and the safety budget. The manager also supports safety personnel at other GEO facilities and is on call 24/7 for facility emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree supplemented by training or education in occupational or industrial health and safety.
Two years of experience in a correctional safety role, or five years of work experience in the military or another industry involving fire safety, occupational health, or loss prevention; a combination of education and experience may be considered at management's discretion.
Obtain certification in fire and safety procedures within two years of entering the position.
Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal health and safety laws and regulations, including OSHA and NFPA.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, site plans, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to use computers and department software.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce corporate and facility-level safety policies, and develop local safety procedures for employees, detainees, outside contractors, and visitors.
Conduct scheduled safety inspections of the facility, physical plant, equipment, and company vehicles; recommend corrective actions and reinspect for compliance.
Provide initial and ongoing safety training to staff and to inmates, detainees, patients, and residents.
Train and mentor less-experienced Fire and Safety personnel at other GEO facilities and participate in compliance audits of other facilities.
Control the introduction and use of hazardous chemicals across departments and monitor facility-wide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) compliance.
Evaluate the need for personal protective equipment and monitor its use and effectiveness.
Establish and oversee sanitation, hygiene, air quality, noise-level, and illumination standards and compliance.
Monitor facility fire protection systems and safety equipment, and conduct or arrange required testing.
Work with senior management to develop a written Emergency Plan and conduct at least one annual simulation; serve as liaison with community emergency responders and apply relevant FEMA Incident Command guidelines.
Conduct scheduled fire drills across all shifts as determined by facility or insurance policies.
Manage safety and industrial hygiene aspects of audit compliance and correct deficiencies.
Manage the facility safety budget.
Conduct monthly safety committee meetings as established by the Facility Administrator.
Investigate accidents and near accidents, determine causes, assess property damage, and prepare reports with recommended corrective actions.
Maintain the accuracy of the accident recording system or OSHA log, analyze accident trends, and recommend remedies.
Review on-site construction and contracted repair activities for compliance with safety policies and regulations.
Remain on call 24/7 for facility emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.