EHS Supervisor - Steel - Houston, TX

Job DetailsDescriptionGeoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.Job Title: EHS SupervisorDepartment: EHS DepartmentReports to: EHS Zone Manager (functional reporting) and Plant Manager (day to day reporting)Job DescriptionThe EHS Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of the company's environmental, health & safety program within all the Texas manufacturing facilities. The EHS Manager will manage the Plant’s EHS Coordinators to ensure that each facility is compliant with all OSHA / EPA guidelines, industry standards and all Geoquest USA EHS programs and policies.Responsibilities IncludeSupport the EHS Zone Manager with coordinating local EHS issues, reporting, recordkeeping and other documentation.Provide knowledge and understanding of applicable EHS legislation (OSHA & EPA), and company requirements for plant managementProvide EHS leadership and guidance to the EHS Coordinators and work closely with operational management to develop a robust EH&S culture in the manufacturing facilities.Assist in the development of EHS policies / procedures and continually review and assess suitability, making recommendations for improvement.Develop a EHS program and clear schedule of EHS deliverables for the facility.Develop and deliver the EHS training program for the facility and arrange and coordinate external training as required.Development and periodic revision of emergency plans and traffic management for the manufacturing facility.Oversee the implementation of group and corporate EHS campaigns / initiatives within the Plants.Conduct regular documented site inspections, produce reports based on the findings and work with Plant Management to identify corrective actions.Compile information and provide support in the management of environmental authorizations that are identified.Attend and support the operations team during the pre-start meetings and deliver toolbox talks to employeesAssist employees and management in the hazard identification, evaluation and mediation of risk.Assist employees and management in the identification of environmental aspects, evaluation and mediation of possible impacts.Develop Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all plant operations.Participate/Perform incident investigation and causal analysis of all high potential events and compile all required documentation.Assist Plant Management in the preparation and delivery of event debriefs to corporate / group management.Local management of workers compensation claims; performing injury and incident case management.Periodic maintenance and reporting of all corporate, OSHA and EPA required EHS statistics / data.Prepare and present the plant’s EHS performance and initiatives during Plant and corporate meetings.Education / Skills / ExperienceMinimum of 5 years safety experience in construction, manufacturing or general industry, monitoring multiple team members, multiple sites safety programs, processes and proceduresBachelor’s / associate degree level education or equivalentHold a recognized certification: working towards ASP, CSPHold current certifications in OSHA 30 (construction or general industry) and 510/511Knowledge of industry safety practices, DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards rules, regulations, and guidelines preferredFamiliar with writing EHS programs and delivering EHS trainingExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenFamiliar with Workers Compensation claims processingBilingual (English and Spanish) preferredWork Environment / Physical DemandsEHS responsibilities will be carried out in both a traditional office environment under traditional office conditions and in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing facilities.Must be able to coordinate or lead employees among different levels of the organization.Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving.May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels in facilities being managed or coordinated.Able to wear personal protective clothing for prolonged periods; Safety helmet with chinstrap, safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection and hearing protection (as required).Geoquest USA offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years.11 paid Holidays401(k) with Company ContributionMedical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision InsuranceFlexible SpendingWellness Program with IncentivesFree ParkingFor more information about our Company, please visit us online at https://www.geoquest-group.us/Geoquest USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.