Safety Manager
About The Position
ProChem is looking for a Safety Program Manager to manage the safety program for our multi-site, multi-state, and multi-disciplined organization. This person will maintain and create necessary written programs, conduct and oraganize audits and PM schedules, conduct inspections and invstigation, document incidents, and train staff. This position focuses on hazard identification, compliance with regulations, and employee engagement and adherence in the safety program. This positio nrequires strong organizational skills, communication skills, and detail-orientation. We offer full benefits for you and your family. Employee only benefits are free. This position will work out of the headquarters in Elliston, VA. This position will travel regularly to our multiple work sites around the country to provide in-person support. The successful candidate must: be able to perform the required job duties, meet the required education and experience criteria, posses the required skills, meet the physical demands of the position, and commute reliably to the work location for the specified schedule. Preference will be given to candidates who possess skills and training marked as "preferred." Essential Functions Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and heath problems. Work with the corporate Safety Director and local Safety Committee and Compliance Officer to develop actions plans and track execution. Manag the employee training program; conducts employee training for applicable safety standards. Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates. Helps conduct safety and security inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations. Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements. Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility. Develops and maintains a system to report, monitor, and correct safety problems. Collaborates with leadership to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules. Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting. Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee as needed. Conducts or creates investigations related to accidents and incident reporting. Collaborates with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives and internal safety staff during formal plant audits and inspections. Adopts a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees via safety bulletins, documentation, and training meetings. Performs others related duties as assigned. Adhering to company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe situations.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop a professional rapport with employees to foster open communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software.
- Proficient with computer based work and related operating software.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity.
- Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- 6+ years of related experience required
- Experience in the chemical industry required
Nice To Haves
- Higher education degree in Health and Safety or a related field is desired but not required
- HAZWOPER 40 Certification preferred
- OSHA 30 hour certification preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing industry preferred
- Experience in the construction industry preferred
- Experience in water treatment industry preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and heath problems.
- Work with the corporate Safety Director and local Safety Committee and Compliance Officer to develop actions plans and track execution.
- Manag the employee training program; conducts employee training for applicable safety standards.
- Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
- Helps conduct safety and security inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
- Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility.
- Develops and maintains a system to report, monitor, and correct safety problems.
- Collaborates with leadership to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
- Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
- Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee as needed.
- Conducts or creates investigations related to accidents and incident reporting.
- Collaborates with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives and internal safety staff during formal plant audits and inspections.
- Adopts a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees via safety bulletins, documentation, and training meetings.
- Performs others related duties as assigned.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- full benefits for you and your family
- Employee only benefits are free
- This position is provided with a credit card for travel expenses and mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
