Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Are you interested in working in a growing industry?  Increased demand for smart home security has opened a brand new Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager opportunity at Guardian. 

We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it’s safe.

Position Summary: The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the activities of the organization’s environmental, employee health, and safety initiatives.

What’s In It For You:

• Attractive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide strategic planning of safety and health function.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the safety and health operations department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Manage, plan, and implement programs to minimize or eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization.
• Manage and coordinate safety initiatives to ensure implementation of safety and health procedures throughout the organization.
• Proactively identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents and evaluate potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents.
• Prepare reporting and submit to internal and governmental agencies in a timely fashion.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents, and prepares reports for information of personnel concerned.
• Monitor compliance status with third-party contractor management platforms
• Provide claims management of worker’s compensation claims with both internal and external partners.
• Devise methods to evaluate safety programs and conduct or direct evaluations.
• Administer compliance of operations personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure the organization complies with all federal, state, and other regulatory requirements in safety, environmental, traffic/transportation, etc.
• Directs coordinate, and may also conduct training sessions on environmental health and safety.
• Engage the organization around employee health and safety.
• Promote and support employee wellness activities in coordination with the Benefits function.
• Apply continuous process improvement techniques.
• This position requires up to 50% travel to all locations within the Guardian Protection footprint.

What You’ll Need:

• Exceptional knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience collaborating with business leaders working across functional areas to articulate safety and health priorities and influence decisions to improve results.
• Experience interfacing with customers of commercial and residential natures
• Experience interfacing with employees in field operations during work at customer locations (including commercial and residential)
• Proficient in the development, delivery, and facilitation of safety training and prevention measures
• Experience with complying with customer requests
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to adapt to changing demands
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient technical skills including Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and reporting using HRIS system(s).
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments periodically
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a clear record

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional or other professional certification(s) (ASP, OHST, GSP, CIH. Etc.)
• Experience working with geographically dispersed workforces a plus
• Experience dealing with third party contractor safety management platforms a plus
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification a plus

Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer