Safety Manager

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. in Hazleton, PA is seeking an experienced EHS professional to assist with planning, implementing, and maintaining the company’s occupational health and safety systems.

This exempt position will work with indirect supervision and supervise EHS staff on-site. You will travel to job sites for audits, support customer safety requirements, investigate incidents, and provide SME input on OSHA, MSHA, and NRC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in EHS or related field.
• 10+ years with OSHA, MSHA or environmental safety.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• OSHA 510/511 and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EHS staff (Technician/Specialist) and ensure audits.
• Travel to job sites for audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regs and standards.
• Investigate and document safety incidents and claims.
• Provide SME on OSHA/ MSHA/ NRC regulations and training.

Skills

OSHA regs

MSHA regs

Behavior-based safety

Incident investigations

NRC regulations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or Safety

Job description

Assist with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining the company's occupational health and safety systems. This salary, exempt position will work with indirect supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the duties of the EHS Technician, EHS Specialist and/or Sr. EHS Specialist.
• Frequently drive/travel to job sites for auditing and inspections.
• Meet and work with customers and their safety requirements.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace.
• Frequently inspect and evaluate work environments, equipment, and practices in order to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and government regulations.
• Frequently investigate and document safety and claim related incidents.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding local, state and federal regulations and best practices.
• Identify, develop, coordinate and conduct safety training.
• Frequently work outside, including working in inclement weather conditions.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week.
• Occasionally work non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Travel and/or drive to trainings, meetings, & events, etc.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Detailed knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Industry Regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of MSHA Regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of Behavior Based Safety Management Systems.
• Detailed knowledge of Incident Investigations.
• Working knowledge of NRC Regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
• Be flexible in the implementation of company policy and procedures.
• Work with little or no supervision and direction.
• Work with others to have limited to varying educational backgrounds in management and labor positions.
• Coach, train and motivate employees.
• Locate and travel to job sites.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Prefer OSHA Authorized 10 and 30 Hour Instructor.
• Must have strong written / verbal communication, excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or Safety required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years with OSHA, MSHA, or Environmental safety.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Required Training:

• OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
• OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Leadership and Management Training
• Must attend continuing education seminars, meetings, etc. that pertain to health and safety to ensure GOH is up to date and in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant (67-100%) Lift and/or transport items weighing less than 30 pounds from one location to another throughout shift.
• Constant (67-100%) Talk and hear in conversations with customers.
• Constant (67-100%) Sit for sustained periods of time.
• Constant (67-100%) Able to see and read PC screens, read normal type size print.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use/operate basic office equipment such as phones, computer, file cabinets, copier, etc.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use fingers/hands to type, write and file.
• Frequent (34-66%) Bending, stooping, stretching, and prolonged standing.
• Frequent (34-66%) Work in field or plant environment with exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions, exhaust fumes, noise, dust, extreme temperatures.
• Frequent (34-66%) Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Frequent (34-66%) Walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Frequent (34-66%) Navigate plant/mine sits and their hazardous terrain to travel to/from/between buildings.
• Occasional (0-33%) Sit in vehicle for sustained periods of time.

This is a safety-sensitive position.