Safety Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Safety Manager works independently across multiple disciplines within the Rigging & Crating group to help ensure efficient operations and prevent injury or damage to facilities and equipment. The primary responsibility is to support incident- and injury-free operations at all MEI sites and promote MEI’s safety culture. The position provides technical, administrative, training, audit, incident-investigation, and injury-claims support. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a coach and mentor to other positions in the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5 years of Environmental Health & Safety or safety experience in construction or manufacturing industries.
At least 5 years of EHS experience at a multi-site organization.
At least 5 years of experience working with OSHA standards.
At least 5 years of experience working with MS Office Suite.
Ability to work in a highly functioning team environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Take pride in work and the company, and deliver the quality of service MEI’s customers expect.
Able to work in a standard office environment at a computer terminal, sit for extended periods, walk occasionally, and lift up to 10 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 certification and ability to train and certify employees in OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
MSHA Part 46 New Surface Miner certification.
Ability to work in a clean room environment.
Collaboration, communication, customer/client focus, decision-making, learning orientation, personal effectiveness and credibility, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical capacity.

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain MEI EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs in support of the company’s safety culture, regulatory changes, and business growth.
Support MEI sites with required MEI, customer, and OSHA training, including site-specific, protocol, and forklift training.
Provide technical and administrative support for design-in-safety, risk assessments, job safety analyses, investigations and resolutions, EHS systems, and integration of EHS practices into operations.
Work with the Incident Review Board and site management to investigate and manage incidents and accidents, including root-cause analysis and coordination with occupational health clinics and insurance carriers.
Manage site incident prevention programs, hot-work permits, confined-space requirements, HAZCOM, Safety Data Sheets, and other applicable safety regulations.
Conduct routine site audits of equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures.
Develop safety work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses as needed.
Conduct daily audits and approve pre-task plans and job hazard analyses.
Inspect and evaluate work environments, equipment, and processes for compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
Follow OJI protocols and manage injury claims from initial and ongoing communications through claim closure, coordinating with workers’ compensation carriers, injured employees, occupational medicine facilities, and treatment specialists.
Maintain administrative records and complete related tasks, including EHS meeting records, reports, OSHA logs, Incident Review Board reports, and audits.
Address and document safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
Provide ongoing safety and health training and required certifications to existing employees and new hires.
Identify and assess conditions that could cause accidents or financial losses and evaluate the potential extent of resulting injuries.
Educate team members on accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside firms and organizations, including vendors, OSHA, and fire and police departments.
Coach and mentor other positions in the department.