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Wells · 2 weeks ago

EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Ashland City, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Wells is a company focused on delivering exceptional client experiences in the design and construction industry. The EHS & DOT Compliance Director is responsible for overseeing compliance with safety, environmental, and DOT regulations, developing safety policies, conducting audits, and training employees to ensure a safe working environment.

ManufacturingReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identifies, implements, or recommends for implementation, and maintains plant/field/sealant safety processes to help keep employees’ injury free

Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace Wells’ safety culture

Collaborates with company leaders and employees to enhance Wells’ safety culture

Manages administration of Wells’ Safety and Health programs

Possesses an understanding of the science of ergonomics and can relate the science to the work processes

Conducts compliance audits, general risk assessments and other safety assessments that support the Health and Safety program

Visits production and job site areas on a regular basis to establish H&S presence and provide support

Participates in incident investigations utilizing Wells’ incident investigation process to eliminate repeat/future occurrences

Investigates near-miss reports and assists the management team with appropriate corrective action

Performs job safety analyses/health and safety analysis, conducts audits and implements changes accordingly

Acts as coach and mentor to the management team and workforce

Oversees the recordkeeping program inclusive of OSHA 300 Logs, training records, and other safety documentation

Compiles, prepares, and creates daily and monthly safety reports

Schedules, administers, and tracks H&S training requirements

Participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of regulation changes

Seeks ways to identify safer processes and reduce losses

Manages/coordinates Wells’ Core Safety Building Blocks Program inclusive of Near Misses, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, and Department Inspections

Manages Wells Safety and Recognition program as outlined

Immediately rectifies unsafe acts, as well as recognize safe behaviors to reinforcing their repetition

Coordinates monthly safety committee(s) meetings and ensures regular membership attendance and program support. Leads local safety committee(s) to ensure positive change is happening and progress is monitored

Supports manager accountability goals and objectives that complement the overall safety goals that protect employees from harm and our company from liability issues

Manages workers compensation cases, maintains accurate records, which includes guidance and assistance returning employees back to work after a work-related injury

Provides reporting of accident goals and trends to all levels of management

Works with OSHA inspectors as needed to comply with voluntary programs as well as non-scheduled inspections

Builds safety procedures into our normal processes to reduce company liability and risk, audits all processes to ensure compliance

Periodically works with the Safety team to review Wells safety policies

Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes changes as needed

Ensures annual equipment inspections are completed as required

Monitors, performs and/or schedules all testing as required at respective location(s)

Administers/supports the Wells’ SDS Online program (all Wells locations) and updates on the electronic log as needed

Work with TPA’s loss control group to ensure any concerns presented get addressed and respond to TPA within 45-days of receipt of audit letter

Acts in professional manner that demonstrates honesty, integrity, trust, and empathy

Works with Wells environmental partner to ensure Wells remains environmentally compliant

Administers storm water permit for division locations. Oversees and/or conducts storm water sampling and monthly inspections, and training as required for all divisional sites

Administers Air Permit for all divisional plants as required

Maintains rolling 12-month report and submits annual reports as required

Maintains Waste Generation Permits as required

Develops and trains on Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. Ensures monthly inspections at all sites are completed and ensures reporting of spills to the respective state as required

Orders and maintain inventory of absorbents for spill prevention and clean up

Administers Tier II Reporting (Community Right to Know)

Maintains emergency maps, updates as needed, and provide community response agencies

Administers DOT Vehicle Inspection certifications. Schedule and enroll Vehicle Inspectors for certification and re-certification classes. Order Annual Vehicle Inspection stickers. Maintain DOT Driver Qualification Files. Administer DOT Random Drug Testing and Random Pool selection as required

Maintains accurate vehicle (tractor / trailer) lists to ensure that resources are not wasted on obsolete vehicles

Maintains accurate driver lists

Validates with random checks, that all driver inspections (pre- and post-trip) are complete as required

Confirms driver logs for accuracy

Assures that vehicle maintenance records are accurate and readily available in the event of a DOT audit

Runs annual / bi-annual or as needed MVR reports for all divisional drivers (non-DOT)

Ensures that drivers receive training as required

Qualification

EHS complianceDOT complianceCPS certificationOSHA 10-hour cardOSHA 30-hour cardSafety auditsIncident investigationTraining developmentRisk assessmentTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Management or Occupational Safety preferred

Five (5) years' experience in plant safety at a heavy manufacturing facility including environmental compliance and reporting, along with DOT compliance knowledge/experience

Possession of a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment

Visual acuity and ability to read small print

Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others

Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment

Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed