Safety Superintendent

SNF Holding Company•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

The Safety Superintendent monitors the health and safety of SNF’s Plaquemine manufacturing operations. The role serves as Incident Commander during medical calls, fires, spills, storms, riots, and other emergencies, directing activities until relieved. The Safety Superintendent participates in investigations of injuries, illnesses, and other reportable events; supervises the site paramedic except in matters of medical direction; and coordinates site activities as the site lead during off shifts and weekends. The role interprets health, safety, and security rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance, coordinating with internal departments, service providers, police, fire, and civil defense authorities on issues affecting the site. The position promotes safety and health through training, audits, inspections, communications, incident response, and collaboration across departments and with corporate EHS personnel. It also monitors site security, maintains plant documentation, and provides coverage for peer departments and Safety personnel as needed, including during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements for air, water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and OSHA.
Strong auditing skills involving processes and system applications.
Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a dynamic team.
Detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, with strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interface with internal and external contacts.
Ability to quickly learn new system applications.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High integrity, motivation, energy, and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in health and safety, engineering, or a science-related field.

Responsibilities

Respond to health and safety needs involving site personnel and operations.
Assist with injury and accident investigations and respond to incidents or potential hazards.
Attend, coordinate, and conduct Safety & Health training as needed, including site EHS orientation for supervisors and managers and training for off-site employees as necessary.
Perform permit-process audits, provide performance feedback, and recognize excellent permit execution.
Prepare daily shift reports for site personnel.
Improve safety awareness through meetings, inspections, training, and communications.
Coach and train managers, supervisors, and operators to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Carry out duties specified in company procedures and site emergency response plans.
Collaborate with Human Resources on employee or manager investigations.
Conduct site Safety and Security audits and identify performance against site standards.
Conduct and follow up on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Hazard inspections.
Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free workplace through personal actions.
Develop and maintain strong communication across organizations and departments.
Maintain knowledge of safety and health management practices through professional learning, publications, networking, benchmarking, and professional societies.
Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
Monitor site security and work closely with the site security team.
Collaborate with Corporate EHS and EHS personnel at other SNF facilities to improve company safety, health, security, and environmental performance through best practices.
Inspect work areas to ensure proper personal protective equipment is used and recommend improvements.
Supervise and assign duties to paramedics, except for medical direction.
Support cross-plant and departmental teams with training and projects as necessary.
Train employees in safety and security topics.
Inspect premises, test alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and ensure safety, health, and security rules are posted and followed.
Collaborate with peer departments and perform some or all of their responsibilities during an emergency until relieved.
Maintain monthly plant documentation, including departmental reports.
Provide coverage for peers and perform Safety department personnel responsibilities as required.