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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLake Charles, LA, USA$62k - $192k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in health and safety is required.
  • Certification as an Industrial Hygienist or Safety Professional, or the ability to obtain one, is required.
  • Experience working full-time as a health and safety professional is required.
  • Environmental remediation experience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs is required.
  • Ability to anticipate and formulate solutions to health and safety issues is required.
  • Ability to proactively identify safety and health issues and concerns is required.
  • Knowledge of federal and state safety and health regulations is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and make decisions independently is required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with regional managers and other CHESI personnel to address health and safety issues and drive implementation of health and safety programs.
  • Audit performance and compliance with policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Assist in developing and reviewing safety and health programs, and identify needs for new programs or changes to existing programs.
  • Advise and represent the company during regulatory actions.
  • Review and develop work and site plans.
  • Conduct on-site health and safety audits and inspections.
  • Complete assigned projects within negotiated time frames and assist operations with health and safety project planning.
  • Promptly notify the Regional or Corporate Manager of Occupational Health and Safety when a government occupational safety and health agency, state health department, or labor and industry agency arrives for an on-site visit, providing the reason, individuals involved, location, and contact information.
  • Review and assist in preparing safety work plans, site-specific safety and health plans, and Operations and Safety Evaluation checklists.
  • Manage employee safety training programs, participate in corporate health and safety program development and implementation, and conduct employee training.
  • Attend operations meetings to review health and safety concerns; serve on health and safety committees; conduct safety meetings; participate as a technical member on health and safety and corporate technical committees; and help drive completion of committee meetings.
  • Respond promptly to emergency responses and other incidents, provide health and safety assistance, report accidents and incidents to the Manager, provide technical assistance during emergency responses and remedial activities, consult on unusually hazardous operations, chemicals, or conditions, and audit products for accurate Hazard Communication labeling.
  • Manage air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for CHESI employees.
  • Manage safety equipment inspection and testing programs and maintain equipment; calibrate field survey equipment such as combustible gas meters; inspect emergency-use respiratory protection equipment such as SCBA and Cascade equipment; and submit analytical equipment such as HNU and OVA for calibration.
  • Manage injury and accident reporting and follow-up; provide a weekly report to the Director; maintain a daily activities log; complete and submit weekly activities reports to the Corporate or Regional Health and Safety Manager; and audit the MSDS log book and OSHA Log of Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 200).
  • Provide technical support to identify health and safety hazards and program needs during the bid stage of operations.
  • Conduct site surveys to assess compliance with corporate health and safety policies, programs, procedures, guidelines, and safe work practices; complete and distribute Site Survey Forms; discuss findings with the job site Foreman and Branch Manager; conduct field and facility office surveys; prepare reports; and refer noncompliance, uncooperative supervision, and illness or accident trends to the Corporate Health and Safety Manager.
  • Immediately, or as soon as practical and within one hour, notify the Regional or Corporate Manager of Occupational Health and Safety of severe accidents, property damage, or incidents, including details about the accident, injuries, personnel, and property loss.
  • Ensure safety permits and required paperwork are complete for each work crew and review Operations Safety Evaluation checklists as appropriate.
  • Order supplies for analytical and protective equipment, including detector tubes and respirator components.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norwell, MA
Founded
1980

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