EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Wells

The Role

Overview

Oversee safety, environmental, and DOT compliance across plant and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • incident investigation
  • safety training
  • dot certification
  • spill prevention
  • compliance audits
  • safety reporting

Tasks

-Visits production and job site areas on a regular basis to establish H&S presence and provide support. -Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace Wells’ safety culture. -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. -Collaborates with company leaders and employees to enhance Wells’ safety culture. -Manages workers compensation cases, maintains accurate records, which includes guidance and assistance returning employees back to work after a work-related injury. -Orders and maintain inventory of absorbents for spill prevention and clean up. -Monitors, performs and/or schedules all testing as required at respective location(s). -Administers/supports the Wells’ SDS Online program (all Wells locations) and updates on the electronic log as needed. -Travel as needed to local jobsites and around the plant. -Participates in incident investigations utilizing Wells’ incident investigation process to eliminate repeat/future occurrences. -Assures that vehicle maintenance records are accurate and readily available in the event of a DOT audit. -Participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of regulation changes. -Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes changes as needed. -Schedules, administers, and tracks H&S training requirements. -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 Wells Safety and Recognition program as outlined. -Manages/coordinates Wells’ Core Safety Building Blocks Program inclusive of Near Misses, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, and Department Inspections. -Administers Tier II Reporting (Community Right to Know). -Oversees the recordkeeping program inclusive of OSHA 300 Logs, training records, and other safety documentation. -Maintains Waste Generation Permits as required. -Acts as coach and mentor to the management team and workforce. -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. -Periodically works with the Safety team to review Wells safety policies. -Maintains accurate vehicle (tractor / trailer) lists to ensure that resources are not wasted on obsolete vehicles. -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. -Confirms driver logs for accuracy. -Manages administration of Wells’ Safety and Health programs. -Maintains rolling 12-month report and submits annual reports as required. -Administers Air Permit for all divisional plants as required. -Provides reporting of accident goals and trends to all levels of management. -Compiles, prepares, and creates daily and monthly safety reports. -Conducts compliance audits, general risk assessments and other safety assessments that support the Health and Safety program. -Identifies, implements, or recommends for implementation, and maintains plant/field/sealant safety processes to help keep employees’ injury free. -Seeks ways to identify safer processes and reduce losses. -Works with OSHA inspectors as needed to comply with voluntary programs as well as non-scheduled inspections. -Maintains emergency maps, updates as needed, and provide community response agencies. -Validates with random checks, that all driver inspections (pre- and post-trip) are complete as required. -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. -Investigates near-miss reports and assists the management team with appropriate corrective action. -Ensures annual equipment inspections are completed as required. -Ensures that drivers receive training as required. -Runs annual / bi-annual or as needed MVR reports for all divisional drivers (non-DOT). -Performs job safety analyses/health and safety analysis, conducts audits and implements changes accordingly. -Builds safety procedures into our normal processes to reduce company liability and risk, audits all processes to ensure compliance. -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.

Requirements

  • cps
  • osha 10
  • driver's license
  • bachelor's
  • 5 years
  • ergonomics

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

The Company

About Wells

-A leader in the precast concrete industry, delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. -Founded with a vision to change the landscape of concrete manufacturing, quickly becoming known for engineering expertise and custom designs. -Offers custom precast concrete solutions tailored to meet unique project needs in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. -Handles a diverse portfolio, including large-scale industrial buildings and intricate water resource projects. -Delivers complex, custom-designed precast products that support infrastructure development across the country. -Successfully completes projects in challenging environments, including heavy civil, transportation, and utilities. -Continues to grow, offering both standard and highly specialized precast concrete solutions for industries such as energy, transportation, and water resources.

Sector Specialisms

Prefabricated Construction

Electrical

Instrumentation

Automation

Field Services

Electrical Meter Installation

Gas Meter Reading

Water Meter Reading

Electrical Retailer Field Services

Electrical Inspection

EV Charger Installations

Mobility Field Solutions

Civil Engineering

Water Resources

Interior Design

Textiles

Warehousing Services

Investment Management

Real Estate Asset Management

Oil, Gas and Mineral Management