Safety Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Safety Supervisor position is a supervisory-level, autonomous role requiring considerable time, effort, professionalism, independence, ingenuity, collaboration, efficiency, integrity, coordination, and determination. The individual who fills this role must be willing and able to fulfill the entire suite of duties, goals, and responsibilities of this position with little to no daily guidance, direction and supervision. This position will require extensive and continuous communication with company management and employees as well as vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, insurance providers as well as many other entities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee.

All employees of the organization:

• Understand and support New Earth USA, LLC mission, goals, policies, procedures, and forms and follows guidelines of each.  
• Maintain quality standards defined within job functions and location quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in a clear and positive manner, promote and model New Earth USA, LLC values and behaviors in interpersonal skills with staff and customers.
• Understand and follow the established lines of communication.
• Understand and follow the established confidentiality guidelines (verbal, written, and electronic) related to operational, and personnel matters.
• Show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness and take personal responsibility for quality of work.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments within allotted time.
• Understand and comply with work schedule and time away requests.
• Accept and embrace change as part of our environment.
• Contribute to location and New Earth USA, LLC success.
• Demonstrate team behavior and be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships.  Seek and share expertise on best practices.
• Develop knowledge and skills through cross training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:   
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related field.
• Experience:  
  • 3 years’ experience working within an EHS program covering the operation of heavy equipment.
  • 1 years supervisory experience.
  • Highly competent with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Advanced ability to write and communicate technically.
• Certificate/Licensure: 
  • Valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the EHS Manager with developing and implementing written health and safety policies, procedures and programs for the entire company.
• Effectively and routinely train company staff on health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Continuously monitor and inspect all areas of the company to ensure compliance with existing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the company to identify and address all safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Understand and enforce all applicable regulatory requirements and industry standard best practices.
• Assist with incident investigations and related communications, actions, and responses. 
• Assist with all company partners, vendors, suppliers and agents performing tasks related to environment, health and safety.
• Assist with the company’s environmental, health and safety databases, software and third-party programs.
• Must complete and submit any and all measurables and/or reports as required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and processes including current Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations, policies.
• Ability to use proper judgment or action in emergency or crisis situations. 
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program. 
• Ability to work constructively with vendors and customers.
• General knowledge of office routines and functions is sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications; skill in gathering, analyzing and evaluating data. 
• Ability to exercise initiative, apply and adapt policies, principles and techniques to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations. 
• Ability to develop short and long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management staff, other employees, and the general public. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business and personnel information. 
• Ability to present facts and recommendations, communicate in a clear, effective, and positive manner in oral and written form.   Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle pressure due to multiple calls, inquiries, and work assignments within allotted time. 
• Ability to read, interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to type and be proficient in the use of computer and office equipment. 
• Ability to use accuracy in the identification and reporting of data. 
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location for an 8-hour shift and/or as directed by the Project Manager. May work extended hours including weekends and holidays.
• The employee filling this position will be expected to be readily available by phone and/or in person, 24/7/365, as required.
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Ability to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pace varies from moderate to heavy activity; flexibility is important.  
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.  
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed. 
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• Regularly required to travel alone on business travel for durations up to one week in length.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

• 100% - Assist the EHS Manager with project safety operations:
  1. Ensure staff are properly trained in all safety compliances and capable of completing assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
  2. Provide feedback on the necessary equipment and supplies to complete the required tasks safely and efficiently.
  3. Maintain and distribute reports and information as required.
  4. Monitor and ensure that project operations comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  5. Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and the public.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBIITIES: 

• Reports directly to the EHS Manager.
• The Safety Supervisor assists the EHS Manager with supervisory responsibilities as directed.