EHS Regional Safety Manager

Regional Safety Manager

Plans, directs, and coordinates Environmental, Health, Transportation, and Safety programs of the organization to proactively avoid and eliminate all related risks and losses by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Under the direction of the Sr. Regional EHS Manager, the Regional Safety Manager is the regional expert and resource in occupational safety and health. Frequent overnight travel (up to 50%) by land and/or air.

At Rain for Rent, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we're recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments.

From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

Rain for Rent employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. For over 91 years, we've delivered consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do.

Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage the Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers and Area Managers to ensure proper accountability to Rain For Rent expectations.
• OSHA Safety and Health Compliance & Training – Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety and health policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures, recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability.
• Develop and present plans for department, regional, and branch continuous improvement based on the needs of each branch.
• Assists branches with incident reviews and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Identify company safety training needs, develop, and coordinate safety and health training programs.
• Investigate incidents involving company vehicles, interviews witnesses and drivers to determine possible causes of incidents, and make recommendations to the Sr. Regional EHS Manager for changes needed to improve compliance with governmental regulatory agency and company procedures.
• Analyzes reports obtained from governmental agencies to determine appropriate action.
• Confirms and performs risk assessments concerning such problems as accident statistics, employee exposure, equipment maintenance, and equipment failure reports. Recommends measures to improve safety records and to protect equipment.
• Monitors Department of Transportation compliance including regulatory requirement for driver records and documentation, BIT compliance, and GPS Scorecard improvement.
• Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies.
• Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures, and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Mentor, coach, and encourage employees, supervisor, and managers on safety culture, employee safety performance improvements, safety committees and supervisor and peer interactions.
• Manage projects assigned meeting expectations and timelines.
• Coordinate projects with team members assigned, answer requests for help/assistance/information from teammates working on projects or needing knowledge and opinions.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the operation.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Ability to effectively deal with other people, especially other company personnel, to enlist needed cooperation in implementing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to deal with regulatory agencies, consultants and other contractor personnel is also required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

At RfR, in-person work at our offices and/or branch locations is a top priority because it allows us to more…