Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Columbus, Ohio Region

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Columbus, Ohio Region

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MEI Rigging & Crating is a professional machinery moving company that provides quality services across multiple industries. Our focus on safety, quality and training is central to our operations.

• Proactively executes and maintains all MEI EHS policies, guidelines, procedures and programs related to and in support of MEI’s safety culture, regulatory changes and new business growth.
• Supports MEI sites with all MEI, customer, and OSHA required training (Site Specific, Protocol, OSHA, Forklift, etc.).
• Provide technical and administrative support for design‑in‑safety, risk assessment, job safety analysis, investigation and resolution, development and programming of EHS systems, and integration of EHS practices into operations processes.
• Work collectively with the Incident Review Board (IRB) and site management to manage all incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis, including work with occupational health clinics and insurance carriers.
• Manage site incident prevention programs (SIPPS), hot‑work permits, confined space, HAZCOM, Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other applicable safety regulations.
• Conduct routine site audits of all equipment, materials, work practices and procedures.
• Develop and prepare safety work instructions, procedures and job hazard analyses (JHAs) as needed.
• Conduct daily audits and approval of pre‑task plans and JHAs.
• Conduct routine inspections to evaluate the environment, equipment and processes in working areas, ensuring compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
• Follow On‑The‑Job‐Injury (OJI) protocol, managing injury claims from initial communication with Workers’ Compensation carriers to closure of the claim.
• Maintain all administrative records and tasks such as EHS meetings, reports, OSHA logs, IRB reports and audits.
• Identify and document all safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
• Provide ongoing safety and health training and required certifications for existing employees and new hires.
• Reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses.
• Identify and assess conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses, evaluating the potential extent of resulting injuries.
• Educate team members on accident‑prevention and loss‑control systems for incorporation into operational policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside firms and organizations such as vendors, OSHA, fire and police departments.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department; no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years proven Environmental Health & Safety experience or safety experience in construction or manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience at a multi‑site organization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with OSHA standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in MS Office Suite.

• OSHA 500 certified, with the ability to train and certify on OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
• MSHA Part 46 New Surface Miner certification.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

• Collaboration skills
• Effective communication
• Customer/client focus
• Decision making
• Learning orientation
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Problem solving/analysis
• Teamwork orientation
• Technical capacity

Standard office environment with work at a computer terminal. The role involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking and lifting up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment, display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism, take pride in work and in the company, communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Deliver the quality service MEI’s customers expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

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