Safety Supervisor

Empire Southwest•Mesa, AZ

3d•$58,796 - $100,130

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor facilitates and supports supervisors in developing a safety culture across Empire’s work groups. The role works with supervisors throughout the organization to mentor and train employees in safety best practices, and develops and implements safety programs in coordination with Safety Department Managers and Site Management. Programs are designed to comply with Empire’s safety practices and policies. The position supports safety training, work-area assessments, incident investigations, safety committee activities, and consistent compliance with applicable safety policies and training requirements. Work takes place both in the field and in the office, and may involve frequent travel and a flexible schedule to accommodate different shifts or investigate incidents outside normal working hours. The role requires proof of a high school diploma or GED and three years of safety compliance experience. A bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, Management, or a related field is preferred. Candidates must be able to communicate in English and are expected to become trained or certified in all tasked areas required of employees within one year of employment, such as MSHA, CDL, and first aid.

Requirements

Proof of a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Three years of experience in safety compliance.
Must be able to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
Knowledge of proper operation and repairs of construction and mining equipment.
Knowledge of crane operation and rigging.
Ability to travel frequently, alone or with field employees.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to work with different shift employees or after normal work hours to investigate incidents as necessary.
Trained or certified in all tasked areas required of employees within one year of employment; examples include MSHA, CDL, and first aid.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, Management, or a related field.
EMT certification.
OSHA Instructor Certification.
MSHA Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

Mentor employees in their work areas to develop safe habits, including safe practices involving facilities, tooling, equipment, service trucks, and work processes.
Plan, organize, and facilitate safety activities within facility work groups, including safety briefings and compliance training.
Support and ensure supervisors comply with required employee training.
Work with Site Safety Committees and/or supervisors to ensure a Root Cause Analysis is completed on incidents when necessary.
Work with supervisors to conduct detailed safety assessments of work areas.
Provide safety best-practice instruction to employees.
Plan, organize, and facilitate safety training for area supervisors on identified Federal, State, Local, and Empire Safety Policies.
Assist with reviews and revisions of Corporate Safety Policies and Procedures to promote comprehension and uniform compliance.
Work with supervisors and the Training Department to ensure Empire safety and compliance training requirements are met.
Promote ownership and personal accountability for individual performance.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Verify employee safety training records are up to date.
Maintain knowledge of proper MSDS procedures.
Work with the Parts Department to ensure adequate personal protective equipment and safety supplies are available.
Provide training on safety-related topics as necessary to help maintain regulatory compliance.
Work within and promote corporate values.
Maintain consistent attendance.