SUMMARY
The Divisional Health & Safety Manager position is responsible for managing the health and safety of all office and field operations in their assigned region/district. This position will report to the Division Manager for day-to-day activities and to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager for all safety-related issues. As a Divisional Health and Safety Manager, the individual will ensure all on-site operations are completed in a safe manner and will develop and implement the Site HASP including preparing daily tailgate safety meetings, ensuring Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), work permits, and confined space permits are completed properly. Other duties include on-going air monitoring of the site as hazards and operations dictate, periodic safety sweeps of the site, performing hazard observations and safety audits of work being performed, and the responsibility of changing an operation if conditions are unsafe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Analyzes working environment for hazard identification; mitigates hazards using various techniques; recommends various hazard control measures to personnel;
Conducts worker safety training.
Selects appropriate personal protective equipment including respiratory protection for personnel.
Inspects fieldwork sites; Completes air monitoring/sampling on site and addresses issues.
Ensures proper personnel decontamination.
Assists managers and supervisors in implementing timely corrective actions for unsafe acts or conditions;
Responsible for maintaining health and safety records within the division and performing periodic auditing for safety compliance;
Maintains the division’s air monitoring equipment, performs monthly calibrations; ensures both monthly and annual calibration records are maintained for each instrument;
Performs monthly inspections of all divisional breathing air equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), and air cascade systems and inspects and tags all respiratory equipment used in a response after decontamination and disinfection.
Arranges/schedules and maintains records of annual third-party testing of all breathing air equipment.
Complete and document annual ASTM 1052F testing of all level A ensembles, maintain personal protective equipment inventory for the division and keep the PPE on response trailers stocked and ready to respond through both post response and weekly inspections.
Assists other divisional staff with DOT compliance through vehicle inspections and audits.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
COMPETENCIES
1. Judgement & Decision Making
2. Leadership
3. Time Management
4. Problem Solving/Analysis
5. Communication Proficiency
6. Computer Proficiency
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. HAZWOPER certification preferred
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety related field preferred but not required
3. ASP/CSP or similar certifications preferred but not required
4. Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency response industry and/or safety
5. Understanding of business principles and practices
6. Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment & tools involved in remediation services
7. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
8. Knowledge of PPE and chemical compatibility
9. Excellent oral communication skills
10. Problem solving and analytical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Clinton, MS 39056 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clinton, MS 39056: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
