Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About Us:

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of space worldwide. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS provides a range of services that support mission-critical areas of financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, and government sectors.

Job Title:

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Summary:

The position provides both management oversight and hands-on support and implementation of safety programs for EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc., (EFS) for the Kimberly-Clark account portfolio. The primary purpose of this role is to support the site teams in their execution of the EFS safety program.  To accomplish this the role will aid in protection of Kimberly-Clark and EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc people and assets by maintaining a strong safety culture, reducing risk exposure and potential liability, and support operational continuity by preventing safety-related disruptions.  The position requires the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with both management and field-level employees. The position requires travel to client sites (up to 75% of flexible travel, potentially more frequent initially) to Kimberly-Clark account locations to perform the following duties: Develop and oversee the implementation of safety policies and procedures, conduct safety training and audits to ensure compliance, investigate incidents and near-misses to prevent recurrence, safety coaching, site or project safety assessments, facilitate account safety update meetings, ensure ISN compliance and customer relations.  The position will also be involved in identifying opportunities to improve work related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive a proactive safety culture at each site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drives execution of safety program within the Kimberly-Clark portfolio. Primary locations are mainly Eastern/Central United States (IL, TX, TN, WI, GA,). Manages site inspection processes (pre-task risk assessment, equipment inspections, etc.) Performs site safety assessments of client facilities to identify existing or potential accident and health hazards, ensuring on site technicians are equipped with proper PPE including NFPA 70E requirements; determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated; lead incident and near miss investigations; submits related reports of findings to management and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

Updates local operating procedures and standard SOPs related to the work activities performed at the site location(s) as needed; Ensures that the work our associates do for our clients does not conflict with EFS, Federal, State, or Local regulations. Audits ISN account compliance requirements.  

Drives safety training at site level. May conduct training on site or assist with computer training, aerial lift training, ladder inspection training, fall protection inspection training and any other safety related training for all EMCOR Facilities Services technicians on site. Performs new hire orientation around safety related items including initial training as well as a 30-day follow-up training. 

Schedules monthly meetings/visits with the assigned client team (s); conducts training, safety talks, and/or equipment assessments.

Demonstrates ownership of safety program through attendance and involvement at site meetings via in-person or virtual (daily, weekly, etc.), pre-task discussions, and other opportunities to interact with field staff in the work environment.

Supports and responds to daily team needs across the organization. 

Qualifications:

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Health, EH&S Management or a related field is required or a combination of education and related work experience.

Business Experience 

Minimum of 5-7 of progressively responsible experience in the EH&S field.

Licenses/Certifications

Must hold an OSHA Outreach Instructor Certification for General Industry or obtain certification within 12 months of assuming the role.

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to utilize ACTS online software.

Language Skills

English 

Written and Oral Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions including, but not limited to, safety policies and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in individual and small group situations. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with both management and field level empl