Safety Manager

Jereh North America Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jereh North America Group in Houston seeks a hands-on Safety Manager to lead workplace safety across manufacturing, warehouse, service, and Oil & Gas field operations. This role will build and execute practical safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, reduce operational risk, and maintain a visible presence across company and customer locations.

The ideal candidate brings strong OSHA knowledge, sound judgment, and direct experience supporting both manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressive safety experience.
• Direct safety experience in both manufacturing and Oil & Gas field operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical hazard-control methods.
• Experience with incident investigation, root-cause analysis, audits, risk assessments, training, and safety metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to travel to company, customer, and field locations as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility and field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and JSAs.
• Track corrective actions through timely, documented, and verified closure.
• Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage safety risks involving machining, welding, forklifts, chemical storage, high-voltage systems, and high-pressure testing.
• Support Oil & Gas field activities, including high-voltage and high-pressure work, commissioning, installation, maintenance, mobilization, and vehicle travel.
• Support management-of-change processes for new equipment, process changes, and field mobilizations.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation, regulatory training, toolbox talks, and supervisor safety training.
• Maintain safety records, training matrices, investigation reports, emergency plans, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate emergency drills, post-event reviews, and improvement actions.
• Manage contractor and vendor safety qualification, orientation, and compliance monitoring.
• Support customer safety reviews and interface with regulators, insurers, and external parties as needed.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and present priorities and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Human Resources on applicable drug and alcohol testing and post-incident requirements.
• Maintain a visible, credible safety presence in manufacturing, warehouse, service, and field operations.
• Build practical solutions that protect employees while supporting safe, efficient operations.
• Address unsafe conditions promptly and escalate significant risks appropriately.
• Translate regulatory and company requirements into clear, workable actions for employees and supervisors.
• Promote employee involvement, hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate ownership, follow-through, professional courage, and strong decision-making.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Risk assessments

Training

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Hazard control

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

ISO 45001

Samsara

Smartsheet

ERP platforms

Job description

Jereh North American Group is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead workplace safety across manufacturing, warehouse, service, and Oil & Gas field operations. This role will build and execute practical safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, reduce operational risk, and maintain a visible presence across company and customer locations.

The ideal candidate brings strong OSHA knowledge, sound judgment, and direct experience supporting both manufacturing and field-based Oil & Gas operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility and field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Track corrective actions through timely, documented, and verified closure.
• Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage safety risks involving machining, welding, forklifts, chemical storage and use, high-voltage systems, and high-pressure testing.
• Support Oil & Gas field activities, including high-voltage and high-pressure work, commissioning, installation, maintenance, mobilization, and vehicle travel.
• Support management‑of‑change processes for new equipment, process changes, and field mobilizations.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation, regulatory training, toolbox talks, and supervisor safety training.
• Maintain safety records, training matrices, investigation reports, emergency plans, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate emergency drills, post‑event reviews, and improvement actions.
• Manage contractor and vendor safety qualification, orientation, and compliance monitoring.
• Support customer safety reviews and interface with regulators, insurers, and external parties as needed.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and present priorities and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Human Resources on applicable drug and alcohol testing and post-incident requirements.
• Maintain a visible, credible safety presence in manufacturing, warehouse, service, and field operations.
• Build practical solutions that protect employees while supporting safe, efficient operations.
• Address unsafe conditions promptly and escalation significant risks appropriately.
• Translate regulatory and company requirements into clear, workable actions for employees and supervisors.
• Promote employee involvement, hazard identification, near‑miss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate ownership, follow‑through, professional courage, and strong decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressive safety experience.
• Direct safety experience in both manufacturing and Oil & Gas field operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical hazard‑control methods.
• Experience with incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, audits, risk assessments, training, and safety metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to travel to company, customer, and field locations as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CSM, OHST, CHST, or comparable safety certification.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry and/or Construction certification.
• Experience in hydraulic fracturing, power generation, rotating equipment, heavy manufacturing, fleet safety, or multi‑site operations.
• Experience with safety management systems, digital safety tools, or ISO 45001.
• Familiarity with KPA Flex/Novara, Samsara, Smartsheet, and ERP platforms.

This role works across office, manufacturing, warehouse, service, and Oil & Gas field environments. Regular travel, use of personal protective equipment, and occasional work outside normal business hours may be required.