Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Dallas, TX

Mei Rigging & Crating Llc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rigging and crating services is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety operations at their Dallas location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS, with proven experience in developing safety programs and a commitment to promoting a culture of safety. This role involves conducting audits, managing incident prevention programs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ proven EHS experience, preferably within heavy construction.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role developing and implementing site safety programs.
• Current OSHA 500/501 certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine site audits and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide ongoing safety and health training and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Safety Training

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related fields

Job description

Trusted Service, Dedicated Team, Come & Join Us!

MEI Rigging & Crating has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the U.S.

Our dedication to precision, safety, and exceptional customer service remains strong. We believe our people are our best asset, and we are committed to them by providing opportunities for training, development, growth, and enrichment.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The EHS Manager performs multiple tasks, supporting many disciplines within the field Rigging group to help ensure all areas are working efficiently and without risk of personal injury or impact to the facilities and equipment.

The manager's primary responsibility is to support incident and injury-free field operations at our Dallas regional location and to promote the MEI culture of safety.

What You Will Do:

1. Proactively identify, design, develop, execute, and maintain all EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs related to and in support of MEI’s safety culture, regulatory changes, and new business growth.
2. Support MEI, customer, and OSHA required training (Site Specific, Protocol, Forklift, etc.).
3. Provide program technical and administrative support in areas such as safety design, risk assessment, job safety analysis, investigation, and resolution, as well as developing and programming EHS systems and integrating EHS practices into operational processes.
4. Work with the Incident Review Board (IRB) and site management to manage all incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis, including working directly with occupational health clinics and insurance carriers.
5. Manage site incident prevention programs (SIPP), hot-work permits, confined space, HASCOM, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other applicable safety regulations.
6. Conduct routine site audits of all equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with the company’s safety program.
7. Develop and prepare safety work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) as needed.
8. Conduct daily audits and approve pre-task plans and JHAs, including crane pick plans.
9. Inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
10. Develop an On-The-Job-Injury (OJI) protocol covering injury claims management from initial contact through closure, including communication with workers' compensation carriers and healthcare providers.
11. Maintain safety administrative records, including OSHA logs, IRB reports, and audit documentation.
12. Address and document all safety violations immediately.
13. Develop and provide ongoing safety and health training and certifications.
14. Implement programs to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses, managing safety, security, health, and environmental programs.
15. Identify and evaluate conditions that could lead to accidents or financial losses and develop prevention and control systems.
16. Coordinate safety activities across regional offices to ensure consistent implementation.
17. Analyze statistical data related to occupational health and safety and produce management reports.
18. Maintain relationships with external organizations such as vendors, OSHA, fire/police departments, etc.
19. Process new employee onboarding, including site-specific training, handbook review, and badge issuance.
20. Conduct safety and environmental development training.
21. Oversee the site-specific safety incentive program.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, project construction management, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ proven EHS experience, preferably within heavy construction.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role developing and implementing site safety programs.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with Excel and data entry.
• Current OSHA 500/501 certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Ideal Candidate Background and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ proven EHS experience in a multi-site, multi-state organization.
• Certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP.
• Crane and rigging experience.