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Position Overview
Safety and Environmental Supervisor is responsible for the effective coordination and management of local safety and environmental programs in a lean environment. Conduct safety training programs with supervisory and employee groups. Study workplace environmental factors that may adversely affect employee safety and health. Evaluate results and make recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Perform administrative tasks (i.e., Schedule Meetings, update Safety & Environmental reports/graphs, filing paperwork etc.). Work under general supervision. Moderate degree of creativity and latitude is required. Directs and leads the work of Environmental Operators.
Areas of Focus
Safety and Environmental Supervisor assist line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards. Ensures wastewater compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
Prepares reports and maintains logs for water treatment systems on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and all other record-keeping requirements
Responsibilities
โข Chair the Employee Safety Committee
โข Investigate injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel, Human Resources and Medical Department. Notify supervisor of pertinent details
โข Assist in the evaluation of hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs
โข Keeps apprised of development in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company
โข Assist in communicating hazards control information and evaluations effectiveness of the control
โข Assist in coordinating safety and industrial hygiene services in conjunction with medical department
โข Draft reports with lab test results and present to supervisor and Medical Department for review and approval. Interpret results in terms of potential impairment to health of employees and discusses impressions with supervisor
โข Studies work operations, details of nature of the work, materials and equipment used, products and by-products and employee workforce profile
โข Studies work operations, details of nature of the work, materials and equipment used, products and byproducts, and employee workforce profile. Industrial hygiene studies may involve exposure to dust, fumes, mists, gases, vapors, noise, heat, and cold
โข Conduct supervisor and employee training and education in safe and efficient work methods, including safety orientation training of new employees. Assist with contractor training based upon the type of work to be performed. Assist with conducting audits of contractor's files for compliance and documentation updates
โข Responsible for effective application of safety and environmental policies and practices and to investigate and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices
โข Assist in performing job safety assessments (JSA's)
โข Assist with housekeeping inspections in the plant and take steps to correct non-conforming conditions with safety practices and regulations
โข May interface with regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, AQMD, EPA, Sanitation District, CUPA, EPD hazardous Waste Unit, DOT)
โข Follow ISO procedures and track safety & environmental inspections and revisions for ISO compliance
โข Comply with all Hazardous Waste governing regulations
โข Handle all requests for MSDS's and perform semi-annual chemical audits including revision to the chemical inventory and maintenance the MSDS database
โข Maintain safety and environmental files, permit books and reference material
โข Member of the emergency response team
โข Other duties as assigned
โข Responsible for directly supervising approximately 9 hourly team members
Basic Qualifications
โข Associates degree in Safety & Environmental, Safety Engineering Industrial Hygiene or related field
โข 5-7 experience in related field
โข Knowledge of state and government regulation that affect safety and environmental
โข Organizational skills
โข Ability to deal effectively with people
โข Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
โข Good written and verbal communication skills are essential
โข Project management skills
โข Wastewater License required
Preferred Qualifications
โข Bachelor's degree in Safety & Environmental, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field
โข First aid/CPR Trained
โข Forklift instructor certified
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