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Position Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety Site Manager’s primary responsibility will be to promote and support MEI’s accident and injury-free safety initiatives, programs, and policies for an assigned regional office or geographical area. Will proactively work to minimize risk of personal injury, mitigate the impact on resources and equipment, complete required reporting, and investigate near-misses, accidents, or injuries, as necessary.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Proactively identifies, develops, executes, and maintains all EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs related to and in support of MEI’s safety initiatives, culture, regulatory changes, and business growth.

· Supports MEI sites with all MEI, customer, and OSHA required training (Site Specific, Protocol, OSHA, Forklift, Etc.).

· Provide program technical and administrative support in areas such as design-in-safety, risk assessment, job safety analysis, investigation and resolution, development and programming of EHS systems, and integrating EHS practices into operations processes.

· Work collectively with Incident Review Board (IRB) and Site management to manage all incidents and accident cases thru investigations and root cause analysis, including working directly with Occupational Health clinics and Insurance carriers.

· Manage site incident prevention program (SIPPS), Hot-work permits, Confined Space, HAZCOM, Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s), and other applicable safety regulations.

· Conduct routine site audits of all Equipment, Materials, Work practices, and Procedures.

· As needed develop and prepare safety work instructions, procedures and job hazard analyses (JHA’s).

· Conduct daily audits and approval of Pre-task plans and job hazard analyses (JHA’s).

· Conduct routine inspections and evaluate the environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.

· Follow On-The-Job-Injury (OJI) protocol to include full injury claims management processes from initial and on-going communications with Workers Comp carrier, injured employee, occupational medicine facility and treatment specialist i.e. physical therapy, thru to closure of claim.

· Prepares and maintains all administrative record keeping and other administrative tasks as needed, such as EHS meetings, Reports, OSHA logs, Incident Review Board (IRB) reports and Audits.

· Address and document all Safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.

· Provides ongoing safety and health related training and required certifications for existing employees and new hires.

· Reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.

· Identify and assess conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluating the potential extent of resulting injuries.

· Educate team members on accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the organization.

· Develops and maintains relationships with outside firms and organizations such as vendors, OSHA, fire/police departments, etc.

· This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

· Bachelor of Science degree in occupational safety, industrial relations, construction management, or related field. Safety related professional certification helpful, but not required.

· Five (5) years’ verifiable EH & S experience in management or role with progressive responsibilities; experience with a multi-site and multi-state organization highly preferred.

· Have a detailed understanding of related laws and regulations (OSHA, workers comp., etc.) and site-specific (customer or MEI) safety guidelines and Best Known Methods; must have the ability to advise others on applicable regulations.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to disseminate information across all levels of staff.

· Must be self-directed, possess good time management skills, and perform safety-related tasks with required levels of urgency.

· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), proficiency with Excel or similar software necessary; able to learn new software quickly.

· Bilingual in English / Spanish helpful but not required.

· Ability to think critically and have sound judgement and decision-making skills; able to make a determination or problem-solve when information is insufficient.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position will frequently perform physical, hands-on work. An Environmental Health & Safety Site Manager must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights, and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain. Work will also be performed in a normal, climate-controlled office environment, and will frequently work in a seated position, including work at a computer; manual dexterity necessary and will use senses involving sight, touch, and audiological. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by an Environmental Health & Safety Site Manager and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.