Senior Plant EHS Manager - Safety & Compliance

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose‑built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in‑house, delivering a true turn‑key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values:
Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

GTI Fabrication is seeking a Safety Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our Buffalo manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for building, implementing, and sustaining safety systems in a new plant environment while supporting rapid production ramp and workforce growth.

The Safety Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong floor presence who can influence behavior, enforce standards, and build a culture of accountability.

• Build and implement site‑level Environmental Health & Safety programs aligned with OSHA and company standards
• Develop policies, procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols for all manufacturing operations
• Establish scalable safety systems to support plant growth and workforce expansion
• Ensure consistent application of safety standards across fabrication, welding, paint, electrical, and assembly operations

• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, training, and daily reinforcement
• Partner with Supervisors and Managers to embed safety into daily operations and decision‑making
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site‑wide communication initiatives
• Influence employee behavior and reinforce accountability at all levels of the organization

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and applicable local/state requirements
• Maintain required documentation, reporting, permits, and compliance records
• Prepare for and manage internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices

• Conduct regular safety audits, hazard assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Identify risks across manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, material handling, electrical work, and chemical usage
• Implement corrective actions to eliminate hazards and reduce risk exposure
• Develop and maintain safety controls for high‑risk activities

• Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, and safety incidents
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone, and structured problem‑solving methods
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and track closure
• Report safety metrics and incident trends to leadership

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership
• Ensure compliance with required training including lockout/tagout, PPE, hazard communication, confined space, and equipment safety
• Support onboarding and new hire safety orientation processes
• Build safety awareness across all levels of the workforce

• Partner with Operations to ensure safety is integrated into production planning and execution
• Work with Engineering on safe equipment design, layout, and process improvements
• Support HR with workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work programs, and incident management
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Facilities on safe operation of plant systems and infrastructure

• Track and report KPIs including TRIR, incident rates, near misses, audit findings, and corrective action closure
• Build dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and compliance outcomes

• Develop and…