Position Type: Full Time | Pay Range: Min $77,053 - Mid $96,317 - Max $115,580 | Job#: 2025-30
This position is critical in preventing workplace accidents, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a safe and sustainable work environment by acting as the company’s representative in dealing w/safety inspections and audits from regulatory agencies, addressing any violations or concerns raised by audits and expert resources; developing, implementing, and maintaining the safety manual, policies, and procedures; and driving to promote and support plant and corporate compliance w/all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements as defined by, not limited to, EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH.
Job Duties:
- Creates & implements policies, procedures, and programs that support the Company’s health, safety and environmental expectations. Maintains and updates HSE documentation, permits, and compliance records
- Updates safety protocols based on industry standards and emerging trends
- Identifies potential hazards in the workplace through near miss investigations, regular audits, and feedback from employees. Implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks and ensure employee safety
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, or near misses to identify the root cause. Develop reports and implement changes to prevent future occurrences
- Organizes and conducts safety training sessions for all employees and supervisors to ensure employees are trained in proper safety protocols, equipment use and emergency procedures
- Partners w/HR to maintain detailed records of safety incidents, inspections, and training activities. Submits required reports to regulatory agencies and company management
- Develops, implements and maintains emergency response plans and procedures. Coordinates regular emergency drills, such as fire or evacuation drills, to identify gaps in employee preparedness
- Fosters a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization. Encourages employees to participate in safety programs and report any unsafe conditions
- Evaluate and update safety training, customizing where needed for different job roles and risk levels. Gathers feedback and updates training based on effectiveness and compliance requirements
- Maintains safety equipment, such fire extinguishers, PPE (personal protective equipment) and first aid kits, are regularly inspected and maintained. Also ensures proper use of safety equipment by employees
- Manages health and environmental safety issues, including waste disposal and chemical handling
- Monitors noise, air quality, and other environmental hazards. Implements required fixes and/or PPE, when out of compliance
- Leads and directs the safety committee to maximize the positive impact of safety
- Demonstrates the Caldwell Company Values in all work activities
- Complies with and enforces all safety rules and requirements
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related field
- Certify Safety Profession (CSP, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent certified preferred
- First Aid & CPR/AED certifications