Safety & Environmental Director

LaundryOne; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation seeks a senior safety professional to implement and enforce a comprehensive Corporate Safety Program across divisions. You will work directly with the President to ensure safety policies are followed on the shop floor and in offices.

The role includes leading OSHA compliance, audits, incident investigations, training, and coordination with environmental and product safety teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field or equivalent experience.
• P.E. registration or certified safety professional credentials with 5+ years of safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement OSHA-compliant safety programs across shop floor and offices.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; report to President.
• Administer safety audits and training; maintain records and safety committee.
• Manage workers' compensation filings and claims; ensure timely closures.
• Oversee environmental and product safety compliance for equipment.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Accident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certifications (P.E., IOSH-RSP, CSP, CIH, CHP, CRSP)

Job description

Job Summary: Work with operation manager and supervisor of each division in implementation of our Corporate Safety Program. Enforce all safety policies and procedures. This position will operate as a corporate employee with direct supervision from the President.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Safety Responsibilities

• 1. Making sure that all OSHA requirements and statutory laws regarding industrial safety are complied with on the shop floor, in the office, and in our safety programs.
• 2. Authorize purchase of manufacturing equipment and machinery for compliance with safety regulations.
• 3. Involvement in plant expansions and/or acquisitions from a safety perspective.
• 4. Implement a safety audit & observation program for the purpose of discovering and correcting unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices before they cause accidents.
• 5. Investigate all accidents and near misses. Document & report all serious accidents & fatalities to the president.
• 6. Effective management of worker compensations claims to include the filing of all appropriate forms, tracking of claims, and an enthusiastic effort to follow up and make sure all claims are closed on a timely basis.
• 7. Analyzing accident data to determine accident trends and patterns and to set priorities for developing programs aimed at reducing these causes.
• 8. Maintaining a record system for all incidents, concerns, and suggestions.
• 9. Maintain and direct a safety committee representing shop to assist in reducing work place hazards and increasing employee awareness of safety.
• 10. Implementation of an effective safety incentive program to ensure participation and enthusiasm in safety.
• 11. Safety orientation of all new employees in regard to the safety policies and programs of Apache Stainless.
• 12. Ensure training of all employees in regard to safety programs and other safety related subjects according to OSHA regulations and Apache recommendations.
• 13. Maintaining a balanced budget of all safety equipment and supplies. Perform the purchasing of all health and safety related supplies and equipment.
• 14. Organize and communicate with management monthly and annually on accidents and overall safety.
• 15. Continuing education in the safety field by attending seminars and joining committees and organizations as approved by management.
• 16. Maintaining outside professional contacts to exchange and update information concerning safety.
• 17. Acting in an advisory capacity on all matters related to safety as required for guidance of management.

Product Safety/Liability Responsibilities

• 1. Manage Product Safety Policy and coordinate efforts with all aspects of safe design and manufacturing of our product, which may include estimating, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
• 2. Conduct a safety and environmental analysis by way of committee on all newly designed equipment.
• 3. Ensure all laws and regulations applicable to design and manufacture of our products are followed.
• 4. Maintain safety equipment sheets and safety inspection sheets specific to all manufactured equipment.
• 5. Label all manufactured equipment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 6. Safety inspect all manufactured equipment & approve for shipment.
• 7. Primary involvement of all equipment safety issues as raised by either employees or customers.
• 8. Manage all liability claims from either product or manufactured equipment.

Environmental Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure all environmental regulations are complied with both on the national and state level.
• 2. Complete all reporting and recordkeeping requirements for environmental compliance.
• 3. Manage all environmental issues regarding our acid operations (electro-polish and pickling).
• 4. Research ways to improve air quality, wastewater discharge, and storm water discharge.
• 5. Monitor and audit our environmental processes. Implement changes to these processes for better efficiencies.
• 6. Continually research methods of waste minimization.
• 7. Manage continual improvements making Apache an "environmentally friendly" company.
• 8. Continual education to ensure compliance with the ever-changing environmental regulations.

Miscellaneous

• 1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of safety experience.
• Or P.E. registration, IOSH-RSP, CSP, CIH, CHP or CRSP certification and five years of safety experience.

Work with operation manager and supervisor of each division in implementation of our Corporate Safety Program. Enforce all safety policies and procedures. This position will operate as a corporate employee with direct supervision from the President.

EEO IS THE LAW EEO IS THE LAW (Spanish) Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation is a custom manufacturer of high-quality commercial industrial and wholesale capital equipment. We fabricate custom and standard products using stainless steel, aluminum and other higher alloys. While we serve a wide variety of industries, our equipment is most commonly found in food, pharmaceutical, water treatment, chemical, biofuel, petroleum, health & beauty, pulp & paper, and beverage applications. Apache Stainless became a subsidiary of Employee Owned Brands, Inc. in 2006, allowing us to become 100% employee-owned. We are well-known for our on-time delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers. Our ownership culture empowers employee-owners, allowing us to operate in a highly efficient, service-oriented manner that enables us to deliver exceptional value.