Safety Manager; SSHO

Safety Manager/Site Safety Health Officer - U.S. Army Base Fort Jackson

EMI Services is looking for a Safety Manager/Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO). Primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with government contract safety regulations and industry standards, and to mitigate risk of employee injury and illness. The Safety Manager inspects workplaces to minimize or eliminate hazards and recommends changes to protect and educate employees on compliance through safety training programs. The Safety Manager investigates accidents to identify causes and prevent recurrence.

The ideal EMI Safety Manager has working knowledge of multi-state safety rules and laws and the professionalism to work directly with the Project Manager, Director of Human Resources, and the United States Government and military.

Salary: $65,000- $80,000 (DOE) plus employer paid insurance. EMI offers competitive wages and employer paid health benefits. See ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an EMI employee below.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Federal Holidays)
• Referral program – Join our team and refer others

• Review rules, regulations and orders to formulate uniform interpretation and compliance procedures issued by:
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH)
  • Safety and Health Requirements Manuals
  • Federal, State and local agencies
• Conduct formal and informal audits and inspections – scheduled and unscheduled
• Ensure all employees receive adequate and effective safety and health training
• Establish/maintain a Safety Committee to help management improve safety and health in the workplace
• Ensure departments achieve and maintain environmental compliance, prevent pollution, and participate in environmental programs
• Oversee development, preparation, and enforcement of safety and health programs/standards, goals and incident reporting procedures
• Maintain documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with Federal standards
• Assist each project location with developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• File and manage all worker claims of injury
• Investigate all major safety and health concerns/issues
• Serve as the unit/department point of contact for environmental issues and BO 5090.9 compliance
• Develop and maintain environmental SOPs in accordance with BO 5090.9
• Maintain a list of locations of all environmental related sites
• Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of environmental related sites and records
• Perform and document follow-up actions required
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of Hazardous Material (HM) programs
• Ensure HM operations are conducted in compliance with BO 5090.9
• Promote reduction of volume and toxicity of HM produced
• Provide leadership and set a personal example with respect to safety

• Understanding and enforcement of key multi-state and federal safety regulations related to OSHA and Company policy
• Ability to conduct employee training presentations in a professional, clear, and concise manner
• Understanding of South Carolina Workers' Compensation laws and claims management
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate; exhibit initiative and independent thinking
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Establish priorities to ensure timely task completion
• Practice workplace safety, including proper use of PPE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years' safety enforcement experience and CSP, or 5+ years safety enforcement experience of similar size, scope, and complexity
• EM385 Training
• Knowledge of South Carolina Workers' Compensation law and claims management
• Knowledge of South Carolina safety rules and laws
• OSHA 30 training; 24 hours continuing education
• Willing and able to work outside normal business hours when necessary
• Valid driver's license
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and…