Unit Safety Manager 2

Sodexo; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Energy and Resources seeks a Unit Safety Manager to serve as the stand-alone site leader for all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for an Oil & Gas client in Geismar, LA. You will drive a best-in-class safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement strategic EHS initiatives across the site.

You’ll oversee audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions to support safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• > Must lead independent EHS/single-site safety program.
• < Proficient in incident investigations, root-cause analyses and risk reduction.
• < Experience with audits, corrective actions, and environmental compliance programs.
• < Skilled in training development and onboarding to ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• > Lead the creation of a safe, compliant, proactive work environment across client sites.
• < Manage environmental, health and safety programs and audits.
• < Drive incident management, investigations and corrective actions.
• < Collaborate with operations and leadership to drive safety culture and compliance.

Skills

Independent EHS program

Single-site safety leadership

Incident investigations

Root-cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Training development

OSHA knowledge

EPA knowledge

State regulations (ND)

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo Energy and Resources is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to serve as the stand-alone site leader for all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for an Oil and Gas client in Geismar, LA.

This is a highly visible, influential role responsible for driving a best-in-class safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing strategic EHS initiatives across the sites.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll lead the creation of a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment across client sites. As the primary HS&E and Quality Assurance leader, you will drive a strong safety culture, oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, and ensure compliance with North American and client-specific standards. You will manage audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to support safe operations and continuous improvement.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range:

$64600 - $83600

What’s in it for you

• Full ownership of site HS&E and quality assurance programs in a high-visibility, standalone leadership role.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen a safety culture at every level of the organization.
• Hands-on involvement in incident management, environmental programs, compliance audits, and training.
• Collaboration with operations, facilities, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
• Influence long-term HS&E strategy, major projects, process improvements, and regulatory readiness.
• Direct impact on safety performance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading an independent EHS or single-site safety program.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations, including North Dakota standards.
• Skill in conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and risk-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing audits, corrective actions, reporting, and environmental compliance programs.
• Expertise in training development, onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 2 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.