Health and Safety Manager

Company: Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

This position will provide environmental, health and safety support to multi-site operations and will partner with management to establish and maintain programs to ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state regulatory requirements as well as an injury/illness free culture.
The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a culture of safety and promoting awareness of the environmental, health, and safety programs through the coordination, creation and implementation of training programs and company -wide communications.
We are now looking for a dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Manager with at least 5+ years' experience in all aspects of environmental, and regulatory compliance. This manager will have experience with Environmental Remediation, Construction Services, and Land Surveying. If you are a self-starter who embraces challenges, can get results, manage a wide scope of activities, and has the ability to change gears quickly and often, then we would like to talk to you.
This job will require some travel mostly in California (LA Area, Sacramento/Bay Area) and possibly Washington, Illinois, Georgia and Texas.
Required Knowledge and Experience

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• An AS or BS Degree in Environmental engineering, environmental sciences, health and safety or related field and 5+ years' experience in Environmental, and Regulatory compliance, Health and Safety operations/programs.
  
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including Cal/OSHA, Cal/EPA, DOT and nationally recognized EH&S standards and guidelines as required by the position.
  
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  
• Strong presentation skills, excellent written and verbal skills
  
• Intimate knowledge of US OSHA and Cal OSHA industry safety guidelines and regulations for construction and environmental industries. Have a proven track record of developing and implementing workplace safety, training, documentation and compliance programs.
  
• Previous California EHS experience, familiarity with pertinent regulations.
  
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.*
  
  Main Tasks and Responsibilities, but not limited to:
  
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  • Develop programs to re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set by regulatory agencies and the Company.
    
  • Accountable for researching, writing and updating Company EH&S policies and procedures, SOPs, permit applications and certifications and will be the main point of contact for EH&S agencies for compliance matters.
    
  • Develop, coordinate and conduct employee EH&S orientations, Cal/OSHA, EPA, corporate, federal, state or local government mandatory training.
    
  • Provide industry specific EH&S assistance and support to the Company and build effective relationships with the department management and the corporate network to ensure consistency of systems.
    
  • Maintain and update safety policies to ensure safe work practices and equipment and incorporate policies in the training programs.
    
  • Perform EH&S assessments and site audits, assist with corrective action plans and monitor progress for closure of identified actions or environment violations.
    
  • Establish program procedures to conduct and analyze trends for root cause of accidents, near misses and injuries, with the goal to preventing or eliminate potential hazards and re-occurrences.
    
  • Coordinate and audit the compliance of deficiencies captured on internal EH&S inspection logs with Department Managers.
    
  • Maintain accurate records of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual safety inspections, EH&S logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements
    
  • Oversee and update as necessary IIPP, HIPP, Emergency Response Plans and monitor site EH&S Procedures.
    
  • Participate in equipment training, installation and or set-up to capture specific design elements that may impact safety, health, ergonomic and environmental training programs.
    
  • Coordinate Employee Training for hazardous waste operations, first aid and CPR, worker respiratory protection, blood borne pathogen and confined space entry training programs.
    
  • Conduct Monthly safety team meetings and report to company senior management.
    
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