EHS 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, Position Summary Veritas Steel is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manger for our growing steel fabrication manufacturing business. The position reports to the Plant Manager 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 Wausau facility. Relocation asssistance is available Key Responsibilitie sDevelop 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 Cultur ePerform workplace assessments, identify hazardous conditions including routine safety inspections and take corrective actions to drive closure from finding sAssist HR in investigating and preparing reports for all workers' compensation case sAssist with and monitor assignment of restricted work as require dRepresent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations surrounding environmental and safety issue sAssist in the investigation of workplace accidents and perform root cause analysis; recommend/take corrective action and complete all logs and required report sMaintain and publish metrics designed to update management/employee awareness and measure progres sMaintain working knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facilit yDemonstrate experience in safety process improvement and statutory requirement sAbility to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basi sEnsure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organizatio nServe as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodie sKeep company required EPA record sAdminister and maintain State required safety and health program sMaintain OSHA required records on accidents and maintenanc eChair the Site Safety Committee and conduct continuous improvement safety training for the member sEnsure supervision and employees fully understand their EH&S responsibilities and participate with them to identify problems and achieve resolutio nPlan 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 workforc eEnsure and monitor first aid/CPR training for identified site first responder sExecute emergency evacuation plan to include conducting quarterly drills for evacuation and severe weather scenario sProvide annual new and refresher training for certified/licensed powered industrial equipment operator sEnsure proper PPE is provided and used as require dMonitor 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 Misse sSchedule and participate in any relevant Accreditation preparation and certification reviews including 3rd party audit sMaintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplac eRespond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and program sAdminister and maintain company policie sKnowledge, Skills, and Abilitie sSeven (7) years of progressive safety experienc eFamiliarity with basic medical terminolog yStrong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels within an organizatio nA working background in collaborative and accountable team environment sExperience in Workers Compensation Insurance issue sEducational Requirement sMinimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or safety related fiel #J-18808-Ljbffr