Safety Manager
Polaris Engineering•Lake Charles, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
Plans, implements, and coordinates safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, engineering, or heavy industry
- Minimum of 3 years in a safety leadership or management role
- Certified First Aid
- Hazardous Materials Technician Training
- Hazard Communication Certified
- Available for short-term travel
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Investigates industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures
- Manages job-related injury cases
- Tracks, maintains and reports regulatory safety statistics
- Report or reviews findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing
- Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
- Inspects facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
- Conducts or coordinates worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
- Interviews clients and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents
- Reviews plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety requirements have been met
- Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
- Recommends process and product safety features which will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
- Installs safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation
- Maintains liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, to facilitate emergency responses
- Instructs employees in the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
