Health and Safety Manager - East Region

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

The Safety & Health Manager is responsible for strategically providing effective safety management services for all field employees. Assist in developing safety regulations/standards, policies, and procedures with knowledge of company products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists at all levels with preparing and delivering formal and informal safety programs for employees and customers.
• Conducts/coordinates safety audits and inspections, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with the development of action plans, and conducts follow-up until complete.
• Evaluate and conduct incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
• Develop personal and professional skills and capability through ongoing training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, and seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
• Manage the health and safety regulatory programs and compliance; strategy development; site assessments, injury reduction programs; and best practice sharing.
• Track, report, benchmark, and trend safety data; conduct root cause and other analysis to reduce incidents; establish metrics and report results to management monthly and provide appropriate feedback and results to senior management.
• Advise and support operations leadership regarding the effective execution of programs.
• Promote safety and health policies and best practices to reduce losses and liabilities.
• Coordinate outside specialty services (e.g. Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Medicine) as needed
• Conduct regular field assessments, management training, inspections, and audits.
• Recommend process improvements
• Lead special projects to improve overall safety and health programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills
• Emotional intelligence, collaboration, and advanced presentation skills
• Attention to detail, and adaptability skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Creative with learning/training concepts and principles with a knowledge of adult learning
• General knowledge of the OSHA and applicable state and local requirements related to Trench and Excavation Shoring and Shielding.
• Advanced knowledge of all operational processes; including shop, yard, and deliveries/pickups
• Ability to travel up to 50% within designated region

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field
• Minimum (4) four years experience working in a safety-focused role
• Professional Safety Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP) .
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Why work for NTS? We offer a competitive salary with a generous and comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Team Ownership Program (TOP) grants an annual stock award to every active full-time employee. TOP is unique for a privately held company but is offered to show how much we value our employees!
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Basic and Voluntary life and insurance
• Paid Time Off that is either awarded or begins to accrue on the first pay period
• 8 paid holidays
• Birthday and Work Anniversary holidays after one year of service
• Incentive bonus plans
• Educational assistance

About Us: At Trench Safety we specialize in the rental and sale of excavation safety products. NTS is proud of our reputation for supplying the highest quality trench, safety equipment, and rental fleet while providing an unparalleled level of service. We equip job sites with everything from a barricade to complete site-specific trench shoring plan as well as the equipment required to execute the plan.

About our Team: At Trench Safety (NTS), our team of employees is our most valuable asset and one of our customers’ greatest resources. NTS was built around a team of experienced industry professionals, and as NTS continues to grow we continue to attract talented individuals. The NTS team contains some of the industry’s most respected and recognized trench safety veterans. NTS is a customer service-focused organization, which can be reflected in the company’s culture and commitment to its customers.

NTS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of , , , , nation , , , , or protected veteran status.