Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Join America's premier steel bridge fabricator! Veritas Steel's employees have been building America's bridges with American-made steel for more than 100 years. We specialize in complex bridges of all shapes and sizes, whether arches, cable-stayed, suspension, bascule, or plate girders, we build it. Veritas is committed to providing employees with opportunities for training and professional development. If being a part of Building America's Infrastructure is something that interests you, then apply now! Relocation Assistance is available.

Position Summary

Veritas Steel is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Leader for our growing steel fabrication manufacturing business. The position reports to the COO and will be responsible for the development, implementation and performance of safety programs, metrics and all related training. The successful candidate will be able to partner with managers in the business at all levels, to not only support but be drive the overall business improvements.  This position will support the Eau Claire and Wausau facilities so travel is involved.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop safety policies/procedures, benchmarks safety programs and techniques to enhance the workplace safety and sustain programs to support compliance, injury reduction and prevention with the clear mandate to drive change that leads to a Zero Incident Culture
• Perform workplace assessments, identify hazardous conditions including routine safety inspections and take corrective actions to drive closure from findings
• Assist HR in investigating and preparing reports for all workers' compensation cases
• Assist with and monitor assignment of restricted work as required
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations surrounding environmental and safety issues
• Assist in the investigation of workplace accidents and perform root cause analysis; recommend/take corrective action and complete all logs and required reports
• Maintain and publish metrics designed to update management/employee awareness and measure progress
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facility
• Demonstrate experience in safety process improvement and statutory requirements
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basis
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization
• Serve as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies
• Keep company required EPA records
• Administer and maintain State required safety and health programs
• Maintain OSHA required records on accidents and maintenance
• Chair the Site Safety Committee and conduct continuous improvement safety training for the members
• Ensure supervision and employees fully understand their EH&S responsibilities and participate with them to identify problems and achieve resolution
• Plan and implement effective safety programs for all levels of employees that address work site safety practices, correct handling of equipment and material to ensure workplace conditions comply with federal and state occupational safety and health provisions and protect the workforce
• Ensure and monitor first aid/CPR training for identified site first responders
• Execute emergency evacuation plan to include conducting quarterly drills for evacuation and severe weather scenarios
• Provide annual new and refresher training for certified/licensed powered industrial equipment operators
• Ensure proper PPE is provided and used as required
• Monitor scrap and recycling program to include all production materials as well as ancillary materials such as cardboard, fluorescent lamps, batteries and obsolete equipment, etc.
• Assist, as needed, with any special requests from operations such as working with contractors, preparing purchase orders, etc.
• Drive Near Miss process and ensure Safety Committee actions and communications the responses to Near Misses
• Schedule and participate in any relevant Accreditation preparation and certification reviews including 3rd party audits
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Administer and maintain company policies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Seven (7) years of progressive safety experience
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels within an organization
• A working background in collaborative and accountable team environments
• Experience in Workers Compensation Insurance issues

Educational Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or safety related field
• Preferred Qualifications: CSP, ASP, CIH