Safety Manager/ SSHO

Competitive salary and employer-paid insurance.

About the role

EMI Services is hiring a Safety Manager/SSHO to support mission-critical infrastructure at Camp Lejeune. The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is to ensure compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, as well as file and manage employee work-related injuries, and develop procedures to mitigate risk of employee injury and illness. The Safety Manager inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards and recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through safety training programs. The Safety Manager investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future. The ideal EMI Safety Manager has working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws and professionalism to work directly with the Project Manager, Director of Human Resources, and the United States Government and military.

Responsibilities

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by:
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH)
  • Safety and Health Requirements Manuals Federal, State and/or local agencies
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections- scheduled and unscheduled
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
• Establish/Maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
• Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution and participate in environmental programs
• Oversee, develop, prepare, and enforce safety and health programs/standards, goals and accident/incident reporting procedures
• Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards
• Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• File and manage all worker claims of injury
• Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues
• Serve as the units/department point of contact for matters involving environmental issues and compliance with Base Order (BO) 5090.9
• Develop and maintain environmental SOP in accordance with BO 5090.9 to implement the environmental management program
• Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites
• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records
• Perform and document follow up actions required
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of command Hazardous Material (HM)
• Ensure all HM operations are carried out in compliance with the requirements of BO 5090.9
• Actively promote the reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced
• Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years' safety enforcement experience and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) degree, or 5+ years safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity
• EM385 Training
• Knowledge of NC Worker's Compensation law and claims management
• Knowledge of NC safety rules and laws
• OSHA 30 training; 24 hours continuing education
• Willing and able to work outside normal business hours when necessary
• Valid DL compliant with REAL ID Act or willing and able to obtain one
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
• Individual is subject to Government approval

Skills

• Understanding and enforcement of key multi-state and federal safety regulations that relate to OSHA and Company policy and procedures
• Ability to conduct employee training presentations in a professional, clear, and concise manner
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate
• Must exhibit initiative and independent thinking
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner
• Practices workplace safety including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Physical Requirements

• Carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short distances
• Extensive work with a personal computer
• Lifting and moving as much as 50 pounds with assistance
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional
• Working knowledge of multi-state Safety rules and laws

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
• Referral program

Pay

Starting at $80,000+ (DOE) plus employer-paid insurance.