Safety and Risk Manager

Basic Function

Oversees and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety laws and regulations, safety program(s) and training. Directs and continuously improves plant-wide safety programs to ensure compliance, low accident rates, and a safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Ensures site compliance with all OSHA and other regulatory standards
• Ensures effective Injury and Near Miss reporting, investigation of causes, trending and analysis
• Ensures tracking and closure of Occupational Safety Action Items (e.g. incident investigation action items, audit findings, safety work orders)
• Drives Workforce Safety Communication Program including injury/near miss trends, investigation findings, safety bulletins, stand‑downs, lessons learned, but not limited to
• Implements Behavioral Based Safety Programs
• Audits Safe Work Programs and their application in the field including LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, but not limited to
• Interfaces with HR Department to ensure all required regulatory employee Safety Training is identified and completed and implements additional training beyond compliance as needed to address occupational safety problem areas
• Ensures Safety Critical Equipment inspection and maintenance programs are in place and effective including fire suppression, supplied air systems, firewater system, but not limited to
• Obtains Employee Feedback on safety related issues and Safety Culture Assessments
• Assists Materials Management Group with Contractor Pre‑Qualification
• Prepares and maintains necessary accident and safety records and reports required by the company, associations, and governmental bodies
• Interfaces with peers in regular Occupational Safety Steering Committee meetings
• Facilitates periodic Insurance Audits
• Manages community relations, including acting as liaison with local residents, fire, police and city governments (as required by site)
• Manages safety expense budget and related capital projects depending on location
• Ensures effective injury case management, and may supervise the site occupational safety nurse (depending on location)
• Manages Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Safety Program, and site Emergency Response Program, ensures Emergency Response Team is adequately staffed, trained, and all periodic drills are conducted as required
• Manages site Security Program and department depending on location, completes vulnerability assessments for security related requirements, and facilitates periodic TSCA audits
• Develops and implements new site policies and procedures in any area of responsibility when needed, working closely with department managers to ensure effective implementation
• Develop Safety Leadership Program and Culture Development

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of 10 years of job related experience required in refinery manufacturing, health/safety assignments or equivalent is required.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering or related field required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or Professional Engineer preferred.

Formal and informal leadership skills, ability to influence people outside of direct reporting structure. Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and critical Occupational Safety activity. Working knowledge of Microsoft products. Working knowledge of science, basic refinery operations, maintenance, and engineering practices. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced leadership and interpersonal skills, Technical proficiency and professional competence.

Goal oriented and organized. Ability to initiate changes and maintain balance of Business Line customer needs in an environment of governmental regulations. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations. PREFERRED

SKILLS:

Working knowledge of Incident Investigation (RCA)…