Safety Program Lead — Risk Reduction & Compliance

SET Environmental Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Environmental Inc is seeking a Safety Manager in Wheeling, IL to develop and implement safety programs and reduce risk across teams and client sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least five years in hazardous materials or safety, plus strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge. You will train staff, conduct audits, and ensure OSHA, DOT, and RCRA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum of five (5) years related experience in hazardous materials or safety field
• Knowledge of management principles including leadership, planning, and proven ability to successfully implement policy, programs or directives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High degree of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Certification in Safety and Hazardous Materials field, such as: CSP, CHMM and CET
• Good working knowledge of OSHA, DOT and RCRA regulations
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive attitude towards safety within all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective processes and programs intended to reduce safety risk to SET employees and other stakeholders
• Develop, review and update safety and health programs and procedures for SET and SET clients
• Assist in measuring safety performance of employees and communicating performance to management
• Help establish, update, and conduct safety program orientation and training for new and current employees
• Oversee and participates in the safety inspection / audit program
• Identify and analyze recognized workplace hazards and implement corrective actions to minimize occurrence and severity of incidents and injuries
• Perform accident, incident and injury investigations
• Conduct and assist with regularly scheduled safety meetings at Chicago area managed locations
• Assist with development, review and revision of SET safety incentive and employee recognition programs
• Continually pursue increased knowledge, skills and professional development
• Monitor OSHA, DOT and EPA requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure SET compliance with applicable regulations
• Will perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

Skills

Hazardous Materials

Safety Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SET Environmental Inc is seeking a Safety Manager in Wheeling, IL to develop and implement safety programs and reduce risk across teams and client sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least five years in hazardous materials or safety, plus strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge. You will train staff, conduct audits, and ensure OSHA, DOT, and RCRA compliance.