Field Safety Supervisor

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Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we've grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Location: Safford, AZ

Days/Hours: Full-time; Schedule may vary based on operational needs

Travel Expectations: Less than 20%

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for implementing and executing the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) plan, providing SH&E support for FMI Safford Mine, Morenci Mine, Sulphur Transportation Operation, and meeting site-specific SH&E strategy requirements.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off ("PTO") and paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services leave

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the Operation Manager and Supervisors to implement all safety-related portions of Savage's S7 System.
• Development and delivery of procedural and regulatory training. Regularly track and report training completion in addition to scheduling as needed.
• Support execution of customer's operating requirements, specifically MSHA requirements.
• Establish a proactive SH&E process toward incident prevention.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Team Members follow proper safety rules, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable regulatory bodies, including OSHA, MSHA, FRA, DOT, and EPA.
• Interface with key customer SH&E and operations contacts and assist operations in implementing and executing customer-driven programs or emphasis areas (including regular involvement with the Mine's Contractor Safety Team).
• Steward the Lead Safety Specialist and Safety Specialist program for Safford Transportation and Transloading Operations.
• Ensure incidents are properly reported to internal and external parties.
• Lead Savage team on internal and customer safety audits.
• Lead the root cause investigation process to completion while ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented to avoid repeat events.
• Routinely spend time in the field with front-line Team Members and observe field activities.
• Track leading indicators to address trends at the Safford Maintenance Office, Morenci Mine, and Safford Mine.
• Support Operations Leaders during incidents by responding as needed and completing Hazard Assessments before Non-Routine tasks involving Savage Team Members.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of safety, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT
• Experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to analyze situations and data to make sound decisions
• Training experience preferred
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken; excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Impeccable character
• Detail-oriented and self-starter, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Sets the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance
• Excellent people skills – good listener and communicator, both written and oral
• Responds well to high-pressure situations
• Has "Ownership" spirit
• Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect
• Embraces and teaches company culture
• Valid State Driver's License

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years' experience working in the Transportation or Mine Operations.
• 3+ years' experience working in an industrial setting with Transportation Equipment or Mines.
• Hold a safety certification recognized by an accredited organization or be able to obtain certification within the first 12 months. Examples include ASP, SMS, OHST, or CET.

Physical Requirements:

• 10% travel required
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs
• Ability to work at waist level or below
• Ability to work indoors in an office environment, as well as outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Willing to always wear appropriate PPE when needed and set an example