Occupational Safety Manager

This is an onsite, in-person position located at: FM Road 3057, Bay City, Texas 77404-0509

Overview

Site people safety leader to join the Bay City, Tx team. This position is required to have a strong field presence.

Responsibilities

• Site leader for occupational health, safety, security, and fire protection requirements in the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities.
• Ensure the site achieves and demonstrates compliance to relevant health & safety regulatory requirements.
• Manage occupational health & safety programs.
• Ensure Safe Work Practices are effectively implemented including verification by audit and assessment.
• Serve as a primary site subject matter expert for Safe Work Practices.
• Oversee identification, evaluation and protection against risk factors.
• Review safety, fire protection systems, design of facilities, equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with site partner resources to ensure emergency response and security plans are in place, complied with, and trained on.
• Maintain relationships with local authorities and mutual aid first responders.
• Develop and lead programs to drive improvement in employee engagement and safety culture.
• Manage contractor safety program at the site.
• Review both resident and non-resident contractor Health & Safety performance and management systems and leads continual improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with medical resources and site leadership to oversee occupational injury and illness case management, health and wellness programs, and substance abuse program.

Required

• BS in related field AND 3+ years of Occupational Safety Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

OR

• 7+ years of Occupational Safety Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
• Knowledge of emergency response operations.
• Experience with development and implementation of safety procedures and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate passion for continuous improvement of employee engagement and safety culture.
• Computer skills.
• Industrial Hygiene practices knowledge.
• Process Safety Management knowledge.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, multitasker
• Required to have a strong presence in the field/on the floor.

Desired

• Safety certifications and training (CSP, OSHA, etc.)
• Work experience in petrochemical plant operations or safety.
• Experience managing, developing, or updating site safety programs