Safety Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Company’s safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide support to the project by maintaining a visible presence to the field performing site visits to the entire project throughout the day.
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HS&E programs in the field.
• Perform job site audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards, to ensure compliance.
• Lead and oversee permit required confined space program, HAZWOPER compliance, LOTO, JSAs and Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP).
• Audit the SSSP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events; develop corrective actions.
• Oversee case management for company work-related injuries and other incidents at the job site.
• Verify, coordinate and schedule/conduct all required safety training for all personnel.
• Ensure new hires are orientated per Path Environmental Technology’s training requirements, and all required documentation is completed accurately and retained at the corporate office.
• Oversee the maintenance, accuracy, and reporting of all required safety compliance elements, ensuring OSHA logs, safety postings, policies, inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and first aid information are current and accessible.
• Ensure that the following material is available on site, Path’s HS&E Manual, the applicable provincial legislation and regulations, site safety inspection forms, observation forms, SSSP, fall protection plans etc.
• Prepare for, and participate in audits such as client, 3rd party and internal audits.
• Cook up a regular meeting with project team to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygience preferred
• Ten or more years of safety experience with progressive positions or equivalent operational experience.
• Minimum 5 year in high hazard or industrial environments (tank cleaning, industrial services, petrochemical, refining)
• OSHA 30
• CSP or ASP Cert
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.
• The ability to travel frequently to provide adequate operational support at the Company’s job sites

Position Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Confined Space: Permit Required Confined Space, Confined Space rescue coordination knowledge (even if using 3rd party rescue)
• Hazardous Materials/Chemicals: HAZWOPER 40, SDS management & chemical hazard assessments
• Energy & Fire Hazards: LOTO program development and audits/Hot Work permitting and fire watch controls
• Atmospheric & Process Hazards: gas detection & air monitoring
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize
• Must be a self-starter and driven
• Excellent Incident Investigation skills
• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions