Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Fabcon • Town of Bethlehem, NY

1d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of environmental, health, and safety programs so that Fabcon follows legal and regulatory requirements and provides a safe and healthy place to work.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the health and safety field
• Good presentation and training skills
• Good people skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement environment and safety programs
• Ability to establish and maintain record keeping in compliance with all company and regulatory agencies
• Able to set high standards and get results
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence with and without direct authority
• Strong situational analysis skills, to identify problems and solutions
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and e-mail)
• Good knowledge of state, federal, and local laws pertaining to the general industry and construction industry
• Understanding of county and state environmental compliance issues in all areas that Fabcon produces and erects

Nice To Haves

• Certified safety professional and/or safety degree preferred
• Associates degree or higher in an environmental, health or safety discipline
• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial or construction environment

Responsibilities

• Assist management in the development of overall environmental, health, and safety program for plant and field operations
• Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and training
• Develop and implement employee safety orientation and training programs
• Conduct work area inspections and major incident investigations
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions and accident investigation reports
• Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures, and implement corrective action as required
• Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations
• Perform safety audits
• Conduct the loss control data/documentation collection
• Ensure maintenance of major safety equipment
• Coordinate return to work/modified duty program
• Investigate accidents and injuries and preparing materials for company use in worker’s compensation proceedings
• Audit and complete environmental report i.e. Storm Water Permit, Air Quality Permit, etc.
• Ensure that company facilities and practices are in compliance with government safety regulations
• Lead and conduct safety audit and conduct follow-up inspection for compliance at all facilities and job sites
• Audit employee training records and advise training as necessary
• Issue safety equipment and conduct safety training programs
• Conduct training sessions for employees and managers
• Influence the closure of environmental issues with the local management team
• Develop action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance
• Make recommendations to senior management regarding compliance to local, state, and federal regulatory industries
• Ensure adherence to safety standards in all areas and departments and advise management on needed actions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reading and attending continuing education workshops for safety and environmental professionals
• Partners with the Risk Coordinator and HR to drive compliance with Fabcon’s drug testing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed