NA Manager of Health & Safety

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Anaergia - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Senior

Carlsbad, CA

About the position

The NA Manager of Health & Safety at Anaergia is responsible for overseeing health and safety protocols across the North American region, including plant operations, construction services, and commissioning services. This role aims to establish a culture of safety, develop corporate safety policies, and implement training and auditing processes to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a tenacious attitude and unwavering commitment to drive Anaergia's recordable and loss time injuries to zero.
• Establish a culture of 'safety always' across Anaergia's North American operations.
• Develop and maintain a suite of corporate safety policies applicable to both plant operations as well as project execution.
• Identify and implement a root cause analysis program across the Anaergia North American operations.
• Identify and implement an incident investigation program across the Anaergia North American operations.
• Work with department managers and site leads to develop 'Issues & Actions' trackers for each operating facility and active projects.
• Assist transitioning facilities from commissioning to plant operations.
• Identify and implement a company-wide safety metrics tracking program.
• Implement a formal safety awards & recognition program.
• Participate in companywide meetings, conferences, etc. to train, teach, and provide updates regarding company safety policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Conduct annual review of all Operating Facility and Project execution site's safety inspection procedures, records, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Draft, review, and approve safety standard operating procedures for various departments.
• Conduct safety compliance audits on site at each Operating Facility and Project Execution site, on request but no less than annually.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment are calibrated and in compliance, and proper signage is installed correctly.
• Identify, record, and report unsafe acts or working conditions at the workplace.
• Investigate and report health and safety related complaints, spills of chemicals, workplace incidents, and near misses.
• Conduct yearly process risk assessments and identify preventive measures for each operating facility.
• Maintain site-specific training calendars and training records.
• Keep site inspection protocols, check sheets, and inspection records up to date.
• Ensure SDS is kept up to date.
• Train and support effective emergency response efforts, if required.
• Review and approve all contractor's safety plans for operating facilities or project sites.
• Respond to employees' safety concerns and issues.
• Ensure the workplace is safe for all workers and that any potential hazards are addressed.
• Devise, supervise, and coordinate training programs for new inductions and recurring trainings.
• Ensure proper reporting, investigation, and corrective action for accidents and incidents.
• Advise management on compliance with safety laws and regulations through detailed monthly reports.
• Complete safety and compliance reports in a timely fashion.
• Review and provide recommendations on site safety audits and work with management to implement improvements.
• Create and track progress of effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and noncompliance.
• Demonstrate and apply OSHA regulations and standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, develop, and maintain safety initiatives and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Certified Safety Officer and/or Industrial Hygienist.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Extensive experience in Plant Operations.
• Experience with Cal-OSHA is a plus.
• Experience in the construction or service industry is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cal-OSHA is a plus.
• Experience in the construction or service industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 per year.