Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Sierra Pacific Company; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid-con

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

full Health Benefits Plan (including …

401(k) with Company Match

additional Retirement Contributions

company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Phenix City, AL is seeking a Safety & Environmental Coordinator to lead our site safety and environmental programs. You will work closely with Plant Manager, Supervisors and crews to promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include managing safety programs, training, incident investigation, permit upkeep, and coordination with medical providers for return-to-work plans.

Qualifications

• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA/HazMat regulations preferred.
• Experience with air and water permits is helpful.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule to support multiple crews; 24/7 emergencies.
• Commitment to safety and company policy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Plant Manager, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety and environmental goals.
• Drive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazards.
• Manage safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement programs that educate, engage, and motivate crew members.
• Develop and provide leadership for Safety Committee and safety meetings, with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents.
• Train crew members on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documented.
• Build relationships with medical providers and engage injured workers to develop successful treatment plans and return to work programs.
• Accompany injured worker to medical appointments as needed.
• Investigate accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage with root cause analysis to recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain required air, water, hazardous materials, and other permits including collect, analyze, and submit data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with current Federal, State, Local regulations and Company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/EPA/HazMat)

Independent decision-making

Flexibility & responsiveness

Multitasking

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Phenix City Windows Phenix City, AL Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time

We train and promote from within

Benefits

• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums
• 401(k) with Company Match
• additional Retirement Contributions
• company-paid Life Insurance

Company Overview

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands.

About the Position

• Work closely with Plant Manager, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety and environmental goals
• Drive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazards
• Manage safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Implement programs that educate, engage, and motivate crew members
• Develop and provide leadership for Safety Committee and safety meetings, with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents
• Train crew members on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documented
• Build relationships with medical providers and engage injured workers to develop successful treatment plans and return to work programs. Accompany injured worker to medical appointments as needed
• Investigate accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis to recommend future preventative and corrective measures
• Maintain required air, water, hazardous materials, and other permits including collect, analyze, and submit data required for regulatory reporting
• Maintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local regulations and Company policy

Qualifications

• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations preferred
• Knowledge of air and water permits is helpful
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management intervention
• Flexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address both safety and environmental considerations
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applications

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

Salary

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $65,000 and $95,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

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