Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Purpose/ScopeResponsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of environmental, health, and safety programs so that Fabcon follows legal and regulatory requirements and provides a safe and healthy place to work. Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssist management in the development of overall environmental, health, and safety program for plant and field operations  Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and training  Develop and implement employee safety orientation and training programs  Conduct work area inspections and major incident investigations  Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions and accident investigation reports  Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures, and implement corrective action as required  Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations  Perform safety audits  Conduct the loss control data/documentation collection  Ensure maintenance of major safety equipment  Coordinate return to work/modified duty program  Investigate accidents and injuries and preparing materials for company use in worker’s compensation proceedings  Audit and complete environmental report i.e. Storm Water Permit, Air Quality Permit, etc.  Ensure that company facilities and practices are in compliance with government safety regulations  Lead and conduct safety audit and conduct follow-up inspection for compliance at all facilities and job sites  Audit employee training records and advise training as necessary  Issue safety equipment and conduct safety training programs  Conduct training sessions for employees and managers  Influence the closure of environmental issues with the local management team  Develop action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance  Make recommendations to senior management regarding compliance to local, state, and federal regulatory industries  Ensure adherence to safety standards in all areas and departments and advise management on needed actions  Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reading and attending continuing education workshops for safety and environmental professionals  Partners with the Risk Coordinator and HR to drive compliance with Fabcon’s drug testing program  Basic QualificationsMinimum five (5) years of experience in the health and safety field  Good presentation and training skills  Good people skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills  Ability to develop and implement environment and safety programs  Ability to establish and maintain record keeping in compliance with all company and regulatory agencies  Able to set high standards and get results  Ability to lead, motivate and influence with and without direct authority  Strong situational analysis skills, to identify problems and solutions  Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and e-mail)  Good knowledge of state, federal, and local laws pertaining to the general industry and construction industry  Understanding of county and state environmental compliance issues in all areas that Fabcon produces and erects  Preferred QualificationsCertified safety professional and/or safety degree preferred  Associates degree or higher in an environmental, health or safety discipline One to three years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial or construction environmentPhysical RequirementsAbility to travel  Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time    Plant/Yard (periodic): Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection Work EnvironmentThis position works in office and plant environments with occasional travel and visits to field construction sites  Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting    Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways  This position has an anticipated salary range of $80,000 - $105,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs.