EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Description

• Maintains rolling 12-month report and submits annual reports as required.
• Manages/coordinates Wells’ Core Safety Building Blocks Program inclusive of Near Misses, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, and Department Inspections.
• Performs job safety analyses/health and safety analysis, conducts audits and implements changes accordingly.
• Schedules, administers, and tracks H&S training requirements.
• Participates in incident investigations utilizing Wells’ incident investigation process to eliminate repeat/future occurrences.
• Administers DOT Vehicle Inspection certifications. Schedule and enroll Vehicle Inspectors for certification and re-certification classes. Order Annual Vehicle Inspection stickers. Maintain DOT Driver Qualification Files. Administer DOT Random Drug Testing and Random Pool selection as required.
• Manages administration of Wells’ Safety and Health programs.
• Orders and maintain inventory of absorbents for spill prevention and clean up.
• Ensures that drivers receive training as required.
• Collaborates with company leaders and employees to enhance Wells’ safety culture.
• Monitors, performs and/or schedules all testing as required at respective location(s).
• Administers Tier II Reporting (Community Right to Know).
• Manages workers compensation cases, maintains accurate records, which includes guidance and assistance returning employees back to work after a work-related injury.
• Seeks ways to identify safer processes and reduce losses.
• Develops and trains on Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. Ensures monthly inspections at all sites are completed and ensures reporting of spills to the respective state as required.
• Travel as needed to local jobsites and around the plant.
• Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes changes as needed.
• Work with TPA’s loss control group to ensure any concerns presented get addressed and respond to TPA within 45-days of receipt of audit letter.
• Works with OSHA inspectors as needed to comply with voluntary programs as well as non-scheduled inspections.
• Maintains Waste Generation Permits as required.
• Maintains emergency maps, updates as needed, and provide community response agencies.
• Identifies, implements, or recommends for implementation, and maintains plant/field/sealant safety processes to help keep employees’ injury free.
• Investigates near-miss reports and assists the management team with appropriate corrective action.
• Oversees the recordkeeping program inclusive of OSHA 300 Logs, training records, and other safety documentation.
• Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace Wells’ safety culture.
• Conducts compliance audits, general risk assessments and other safety assessments that support the Health and Safety program.
• Ensures annual equipment inspections are completed as required.
• Maintains accurate vehicle (tractor / trailer) lists to ensure that resources are not wasted on obsolete vehicles.
• Visits production and job site areas on a regular basis to establish H&S presence and provide support.
• Confirms driver logs for accuracy.
• Supports manager accountability goals and objectives that complement the overall safety goals that protect employees from harm and our company from liability issues.
• Maintains accurate driver lists.
• Runs annual / bi-annual or as needed MVR reports for all divisional drivers (non-DOT).
• Manages Wells Safety and Recognition program as outlined.
• Administers Air Permit for all divisional plants as required.
• Builds safety procedures into our normal processes to reduce company liability and risk, audits all processes to ensure compliance.
• Compiles, prepares, and creates daily and monthly safety reports.
• Acts as coach and mentor to the management team and workforce.
• Periodically works with the Safety team to review Wells safety policies.
• Administers/supports the Wells’ SDS Online program (all Wells locations) and updates on the electronic log as needed.
• Administers storm water permit for division locations. Oversees and/or conducts storm water sampling and monthly inspections, and training as required for all divisional sites.
• Assures that vehicle maintenance records are accurate and readily available in the event of a DOT audit.
• Coordinates monthly safety committee(s) meetings and ensures regular membership attendance and program support. Leads local safety committee(s) to ensure positive change is happening and progress is monitored.
• Works with Wells environmental partner to ensure Wells remains environmentally compliant.
• Provides reporting of accident goals and trends to all levels of management.
• Validates with random checks, that all driver inspections (pre- and post-trip) are complete as required.
• Participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of regulation changes.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Moderate to substantial risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management or Occupational Safety preferred.
• Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Five (5) years’ experience in plant safety at a heavy manufacturing facility including environmental compliance and reporting, along with DOT compliance knowledge/experience.
• Immediately rectifies unsafe acts, as well as recognize safe behaviors to reinforcing their repetition.
• Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
• Must be capable of working in heat and wintry conditions.
• Moderate to substantial risk of safety precautions.
• OSHA 10 and 30-hour cards are preferred.
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
• Possesses an understanding of the science of ergonomics and can relate the science to the work processes.
• CPS (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.

Benefits

• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Wellness Incentives
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance