Safety Supervisor
La Porte, IA - USA
Job Summary
At Lhoist North America our core values of Respect Courage and Integrity are more than words.We respect people encourage courageous innovation and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you you may find your next great opportunity with us.
We believe our people make the difference. Thats why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills expand your knowledge and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety fosters collaboration across teams and embraces inclusion. Here youll be challenged to grow and youll be supported throughout your career journey.Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health and Safety (H&S) Supervisor will provide H&S support to the Houston Terminals and Fleet. This role may also provide H&S support to other Texas terminals and participate on the H&S audit team.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
1. Responsible for compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations including employee training delivery and documentation:
- Maintain records in accordance with company/location policy.
- Support all accident and incident investigations for facilities in area of responsibility.
- Assist Health and Safety with reports to Workers Compensation and monitor Workers Compensation claims.
- Assist Health and Safety in the completion and submittal of any company local state or federal agency reports.
- Provide the necessary documentation to Corporate Safety and Terminal Managers to demonstrate proper employee training.
- Train employees on relevant procedures practices and regulations.
- Support site contractor audit process.
- Manage Motive in every truck and support consistent coaching.
- Manage DQ file compliance through NECS for each terminal.
- Manage Omnitracs for DOT compliance for each terminal.
- Responsible for ensuring all drivers receive Smith Systems training.
- Responsible for DOT Accident Register.
2. Safety Program:
- Participate and be a leader in Terminal and Regional Safety projects and supporting efforts.
- Perform routine inspections of site and equipment.
- Coordinate safety incentive programs and audit for consistency.
- Develop a system to periodically review and audit health and safety programs.
- Work with Regional H&S Managers to coordinate site trainings.
- Perform and assist in the development of Job Safety Analysis and work with site managers to develop safe and compliant work procedures.
3.Compliance programs and best practices:
- Provide front end input for safety and health compliance on all capital projects equipment or process changes.
- Ensure compliance and maintenance of company/site Industrial Hygiene program.
- Create best practices for safety protocol implementation and follow up.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Knowledgeable of state and federal laws regulations and agencies (OSHA DOT) the regulatory process and the procedures for obtaining information is preferred.
- Ability to influence change with key personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
- Strong interaction skills with regulatory inspectors including accompaniment on inspections and follow-up activities as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and correcting safety issues.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
- Consistently provide professional friendly assistance to hourly employees executives customers consultants and fellow co-workers at all times.
- Strong organizational skills required for thorough follow through of multiple projects involving an extensive network of departments and people.
- Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint software.
- Must be able to travel 40% of time. Will support South Texas Terminals and Fleets - Hill Country RGV Austin Corpus and Houston. Must be capable of working overtime weekends or holidays if needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all terminal locations.
- Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature noise and dust.
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 200 feet confined spaces climbing ladders or stairs and accessing tunnels.
- Will be working in an office environment mining and mineral processing environment.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold Noise Vibration Oils and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust Fumes and Metallic Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing walking balancing stooping kneeling reaching talking seeing hearing and sitting.
- Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Up to 40% travel will be required driving between Terminals and occasional audit team travel.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- BS degree in Industrial safety Environmental Engineering Chemistry Natural Science or other related technical degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFFERED EDUCATION:
- Masters Degree in relevant or related field. CSMP certification.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three (3) years professional management experience in industrial environmental and/or safety.
PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years or more experience with MSHA/OSHA regulated facilities. Experience working in a lime cement mining or other related industry.
Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.
Our benefits include comprehensive medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with paid vacation and sick also offer an attractive401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Serviceto help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesnt stop at the workplace. Thats why we provide educational assistanceto encourage continued learning and professional development empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
At Lhoist North America your success is our investment.
Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion respect and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. Thats why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected supported and empowered to succeed.
At Lhoist North America inclusion isnt just a policy its a core part of who we are.
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Required Experience:
Manager