Safety Manager - PRIDE Industries
Fort Johnson, LA 71459
About the Job
PRIDE Industries
Job Description
Job: Safety Manager
Job Code: F63 - PR-Safety Manager
HR Title Group: Risk Management
Salary Grade: E14
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approval Date: August 2017
SUPERVISES:
There are direct reports with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Site Safety Manager ensures safety and environmental programs and procedures are followed at a particular worksite. This job class requires knowledge of general and construction safety, health and environmental practices, policies and procedures with the ability to resolve routine to complex safety/health and environmental issues. Employees in this job class must have general knowledge of applicable site-specific operations as well as occupational safety, health and environmental regulations and hazardous materials.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and work practices to ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards
2. *Develop and provide training in safe work practices, ergonomics, health and environmental practices
3. *Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.
4. *Maintain professional relationships with customers, assuring support is provided to PRIDE staff in accordance with contracts and resolving safety issues that may inhibit contract performance
5. *Create, evaluate and educate employees on Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s); Must ensure JSA’s are current and effectively identify potential hazards
6. *Interact with employees and conduct employee safety, behavior and ergonomic observations and corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness
7. *Evaluate and educate employees in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), shelf stocking equipment and cleaning tool use
8. *Provide reports and advice to the Site Safety Director regarding accidents and employee injuries
9. *Conduct investigations to determine root causes of violations, injuries and incidents to determine corrective action and prevent recurrence, to be reviewed by the Site Safety Director for accuracy
10. *Maintain safety program records and compile data for use in reports
11. *Transport and accompany injured employee’s to a medical facility for treatment
12. *Conduct, participate and attend regularly scheduled staff, leadership, committee and offsite meetings. Prepare agendas, roster and presentation materials for various meetings
13. *Establish a leadership role by assisting department Managers and Supervisors to achieve their safety goals by providing direction and technical support.
14. *Assist the Site Safety Director in conducting periodic reviews of the safety process.
15. *Conduct Personal Protective Equipment Inspections.
16. *Bring safety discrepancies to the attention of the Site Safety Director and follow up on actions.
17. *Assist in accident investigations.
18. *Participate in safety recognition activities.
19. *Conduct department inspections to ensure sufficient first aid supplies and equipment are available.
20. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
* Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Five or more years of recent safety, health and environmental experience in the applicable site specific operations;
• Depending on the worksite, bi-lingual English and Spanish required;
• OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, forklift trainer and HAZWOPPER certifications desired;
• Ability to interpret and implement applicable laws, regulations and policies;
• Knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation system;
• Ability to read and understand Insurance Carrier Loss Run information;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors and/or customers;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers;
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems;
• Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skills
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors in Environmental Science or related field
A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
CPR/First Aid
Customer Clearances
OSHA 10 Certification
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Utilizing keyboard
• Viewing computer screen
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting and reaching
• May require climbing ladders and/or step stools
• Standing and walking
• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited privacy and exposure to noise from others conducting business. The remainder of work is performed on job sites in the field, driving to and from worksite. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
How to Apply:If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com. PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!
PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.
