Regional Safety Manager-West

About USS

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.

Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.

By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.

The Regional Safety Manager works to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. This position is responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of the company’s safety programs working closely with field management and outside agencies. The Regional Safety Manager continuously looks for opportunities to improve safety thought the region and works with management to execute various programs.

• Ensure the development of company-wide safety policies and programs focused on reducing hazards that will lead to reduced injuries and accidents
• Engage in site safety inspections, coordinating corrections with the on-site leadership team
• Work with Safety to create, revise, monitor, and administered safety procedures
• Lead safety incident investigation/root cause analysis process to ensure the quality, timeliness, and communication of the process
• Review past accident reports ensuring that action plans have been carried out
• Continue to reduce and minimize accidents and injuries through communication and training
• Oversee implementation of training and awareness programs to ensure that all employees understand their roles and expectations with regard to safety and compliance programs
• Develop a regional plan(s) of action for implementing corrective actions to control or eliminate key loss sources, hazards, and implement corporate goals
• Will hold joint accountability with the assigned regional and branch management for all safety issues in the field
• Work directly with branch management, claims adjusters, injury counselors, etc. to ensure complete claims management for Worker’s Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Auto Insurance
• Responsible for ensuring regional DOT & FMCSR compliance
• Ensure regional OSHA compliance
• Keep well informed on new regulations and develop initial recommendations for their implementation to the Safety team
• Responsible for ensuring other regulatory compliance (permitting, licensing, etc.) as it relates to Safety and Risk Management
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position has no direct supervisor responsibiliity.

• Minimum of 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish & English

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Safety/Risk Management Experience

• Proven experience as a safety manager
• Understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Strong Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA Regulations
• Effectively present information one-on-one to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and motivational skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Claims Management Experience a plus
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic using units of American currency, measurement, weight, and distance
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License

• Sit while driving and stand while servicing products
• Use hands and fingers to handle,…