Job Location : Wausau,WI, USA
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: 60000-90000 Yearly Salary
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