Safety Supervisor

Empire Cat•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor facilitates and supports supervisors in developing a safety culture across Empire’s work groups. The role mentors and trains employees in safe work practices and develops and implements safety programs with Safety Department Managers and Site Management, in accordance with Empire’s safety practices and policies. The Safety Supervisor plans and facilitates safety activities, briefings, compliance training, and work-area assessments. The role supports supervisors in meeting employee training requirements, investigates incidents through root cause analysis as needed, provides safety instruction, and helps review and revise corporate safety policies and procedures. The position also verifies safety training records, supports the availability of personal protective equipment and safety supplies, and provides training on safety-related topics to help maintain regulatory compliance. The position requires frequent travel, a flexible schedule to accommodate different shifts and incident investigations, and the ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

Requirements

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 employees on different shifts or after normal work hours to investigate incidents as necessary.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Trained or certified in all task areas required of employees within one year of employment, such as MSHA, CDL, and first aid.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Mentor employees in their work areas to develop safe habits involving facilities, tooling, equipment, service trucks, and work processes.
Plan, organize, and facilitate safety activities, including safety briefings and compliance training.
Support supervisors and ensure they comply with required employee training.
Work with Site Safety Committees and/or supervisors to ensure root cause analyses are completed on incidents when necessary.
Work with supervisors to conduct detailed safety assessments of work areas.
Provide employees with instruction in safety best practices.
Plan, organize, and facilitate safety training for area supervisors on applicable Federal, State, Local, and Empire safety policies.
Assist with reviewing and revising 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, follow applicable safety policies, and comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Verify that 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.