Safety & EHS Coordinator

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Job description

Join America's premier steel bridge fabricator! Veritas Steel's employees have been building America's bridges with American-made steel for more than 100 years. We specialize in complex bridges of all shapes and sizes, whether arches, cable-stayed, suspension, bascule, or plate girders, we build it. Veritas is committed to providing employees with opportunities for training and professional development. If being a part of Building America's Infrastructure is something that interests you, then apply now! Relocation Assistance is available.

Position Summary

Veritas Steel is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Leader for our growing steel fabrication manufacturing business. The position reports to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for the development, implementation and performance of safety programs, metrics and all related training. The successful candidate will be able to partner with managers in the business at all levels, to not only support but drive the overall business improvements. This position will support the Wausau facility.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Develop safety policies/procedures, benchmarks safety programs and techniques to enhance the workplace safety and sustain programs to support compliance, injury reduction and prevention with the clear mandate to drive change that leads to a Zero Incident Culture

Perform workplace assessments, identify hazardous conditions including routine safety inspections and take corrective actions to drive closure from findings

Assist HR in investigating and preparing reports for all workers' compensation cases

Assist with and monitor assignment of restricted work as required

Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations surrounding environmental and safety issues

Assist in the investigation of workplace accidents and perform root cause analysis; recommend/take corrective action and complete all logs and required reports

Maintain and publish metrics designed to update management/employee awareness and measure progress

Maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facility

Demonstrate experience in safety process improvement and statutory requirements

Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basis

Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization

Serve as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies

Keep company required EPA records

Administer and maintain State required safety and health programs

Maintain OSHA required records on accidents and maintenance

Chair the Site Safety Committee and conduct continuous improvement safety training for the members

Ensure supervision and employees fully understand their EH&S responsibilities and participate with them to identify problems and achieve resolution

Plan and implement effective safety programs for all levels of employees that address work site safety practices, correct handling of equipment and material to ensure workplace conditions comply with federal and state occupational safety and health provisions and protect the workforce

Ensure and monitor first aid/CPR training for identified site first responders

Execute emergency evacuation plan to include conducting quarterly drills for evacuation and severe weather scenarios

Provide annual new and refresher training for certified/licensed powered industrial equipment operators

Ensure proper PPE is provided and used as required

Assist, as needed, with any special requests from operations such as working with contractors, preparing purchase orders, etc.

Drive Near Miss process and ensure Safety Committee actions and communications the responses to Near Misses

Schedule and participate in any relevant Accreditation preparation and certification reviews including 3rd party audits

Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace

Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Administer and maintain company policies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Familiarity with basic medical terminology

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels within an organization

A working background in collaborative and accountable team environments

Experience in Workers Compensation Insurance issues

Educational Requirements

Minimum Qualification: Bachelors degree in a technical or safety related field

Preferred Qualifications: CSP, ASP, CIH

Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary

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