Plant EHS Leader

Purpose/Scope

Responsible for the implementation of Fabcon’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) injury prevention and environmental compliance program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop EHS training material and conduct EHS training. This includes new hire onboarding, monthly safety training, toolbox talks, mobile equipment training, and other safety and environmental training as needed.
• Make updates to EHS written programs.
• Conduct work area EHS inspections/audits.
• Develop action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance
• Conduct internal Fabcon Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) assessments
• Conduct incident investigations
• Administer the company Safety Incentive Plan
• Provide First Aid treatment when needed.
• Manage the EHS training tacking system
• Conduct audits and complete environmental reports i.e., Storm Water Permit, Air Quality Permit, etc.
• Assist in maintaining all EHS regulatory permits and ensure compliance
• Conduct prestart safety reviews
• Administer the return to work/modified duty program
• Manage Workers Compensation (WC) claims
• Issue safety equipment and manage the boot and eyewear program.
• Conduct EHS improvement projects
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reading and attending continuing education workshops for safety and environmental professionals
• Assist in partnering with the Risk Coordinator and Human Resources to drive compliance with Fabcon’s drug testing program
• Work with employees using relationship-based safety communication method to ensure safe working behaviors and actions by employees.
• Conduct field Site Safety Assessments (SSA’s)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the EHS field
• BIlingual in Spanish

Other Required Qualifications

• Good presentation and training skills
• Good people skills with good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of EHS programs
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and e-mail)
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to general industry safety
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to environmental compliance
• General knowledge of environmental sustainability
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence with and without direct authority
• Strong situational analysis skills, to identify problems and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED
• BA/BS Degree in occupational health and safety, safety management or similar field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel. Occasionally will attend field job sites or another Fabcon facility.
• Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
• Field (monthly): Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
• Plant/Yard (daily): Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment

• This position works in office and plant environments with occasional travel and visits to field construction sites
• Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting
• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways