Refinery Safety Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to foster a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance. This role requires exceptional leadership, strong communication, and advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures seamless execution of the incident reporting and claims process, and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve best in class safety performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of field safety professionals; set clear expectations, hold accountability, and foster a culture of trust, motivation, and continuous growth.
  • Enforce safety protocols with consistency and fairness, modeling best practices while inspiring others through example.
  • Maintain resilience and patience when facing challenges, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic field environments.
• Presentation & Analytics
  • Design, manage, and analyze safety dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership, articulating risks, progress, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; lead corrective action planning and communicate outcomes effectively.
• Incident & Claims Management
  • Ensure the incident reporting and claims process flows seamlessly, including triage, investigation, documentation, and closure.
  • Partner with Risk and HR teams to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
• Field Engagement & Compliance
  • Maintain a strong field presence; conduct inspections, audits, and observations to reinforce compliance with CAL/OSHA and federal, state, and local regulations. A majority of time is spent in the field.
  • Collaborate with operations leaders and employees to identify risks, resolve issues, and foster teamwork.
  • Support and refine environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and IIPP sub-programs.
• Employee Engagement & Education
  • Facilitate training, orientations, toolbox talks, and incentive programs to promote safety ownership.
  • Actively engage employees by demonstrating empathy, supportiveness, and open dialogue.
  • Address resistance constructively, using emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to drive positive outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Language: Spanish bilingual preferred (ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking field employees strongly desired).

· Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, with a minimum of 7 years of progressive safety experience, including leadership responsibility managing safety programs or teams in a construction or field operations environment. In lieu of a degree, candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive safety experience with demonstrated leadership overseeing safety programs or personnel.

· Certifications: OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM/CSP, or similar certifications strongly preferred.

· Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of CAL/OSHA and relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations.

· Technical Skills: Proven ability to analyze safety data, build dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

· Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.

· Leadership Competencies:

• Strong communication skills: articulate expectations, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback.
• Leadership & discipline: enforce safety protocols consistently while motivating through example.
• Emotional intelligence: manage one’s own emotions and those of others effectively.
• Problem-solving: identify root causes and implement strategic solutions.
• Adaptability: adjust leadership style to different personalities and environments.
• Assertiveness: set boundaries and expectations firmly while maintaining fairness.
• Empathy & support: understand team perspectives and foster a positive, supportive culture.
• Conflict resolution: mediate disagreements constructively and promote collaboration.
• Resilience: maintain composure, persistence, and patience in the face of challenges.

OTHER CRITERIA:

• Work Location: Corona, CA
• 10%-20% Travel
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, property and individual safety

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body

• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds occasionally and as needed.
• Ability to lift, push and pull materials to complete assigned job tasks.