Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor

The Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor at Express Employment Professionals in Conroe, TX, is responsible for implementing safety programs, ensuring compliance with laws, conducting risk assessments, and managing safety documentation. Key duties include training staff on safety procedures, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety supplies. The role requires extensive experience in risk assessment and safety management within a manufacturing environment, emphasizing proactive safety measures.
About the position

The Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor is a critical role within a local manufacturing plant in Conroe, TX, responsible for directing and implementing all company safety programs. This position ensures compliance with applicable laws, standards, and requirements, playing a vital part in maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in risk assessment, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. This direct-hire position is situated in a fast-paced environment, requiring a proactive approach to safety management. Key responsibilities include inspecting the facility and conducting risk assessments to identify safety, health, and environmental risks. The supervisor will make recommendations for corrective or preventative measures and will be responsible for researching and updating management on current OSHA and plant regulations that could impact safety. The role also involves completing incident or accident investigations promptly and maintaining all site-required documentation related to safety issues, such as accident reports, inspection reports, and training logs. The supervisor will draft inspection reports to document findings, develop and implement inspection policies and procedures, and create a schedule for routine inspections and improvement initiatives. Training is a significant aspect of this role, as the supervisor will prepare, schedule, and present training on emergency response plans, workplace safety, and other relevant topics weekly. Monitoring compliance with safety procedures and taking corrective action when necessary is essential, as is supporting and promoting general safety in accordance with company policies and local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the supervisor will ensure that material safety data sheets are maintained and accessible, manage the company’s drug policy, issue hot work and confined space permits, and order safety supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). The role requires managing transactions with external regulatory agencies, providing leadership to the senior management team regarding objectives and compliance issues, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
• Inspect the facility and conduct risk assessments to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
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• Make recommendations for corrective or preventative measures based on risk assessments.
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• Research and update management on current OSHA and plant regulations affecting safety.
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• Complete incident or accident investigations and maintain documentation related to safety issues.
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• Draft inspection reports to document findings from safety inspections.
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• Develop and implement inspection policies, procedures, and a schedule for routine inspections.
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• Prepare, schedule, and present training on emergency response plans and workplace safety topics.
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• Monitor compliance with safety procedures and take corrective action when needed.
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• Support and promote general safety in compliance with company policies and regulations.
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• Ensure material safety data sheets are maintained and accessible.
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• Manage and enforce the company’s drug policy.
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• Issue hot work and confined space permits as needed.
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• Order safety supplies and PPE for the facility.
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• Manage transactions with external regulatory agencies such as OSHA and DOT.
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• Provide leadership to senior management regarding safety objectives and compliance issues.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred.
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• Five years of related experience in chemical manufacturing.
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• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and OSHA regulations.
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• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, PHA, PSM, and NFPA codes.
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• Proficiency in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to train and present safety information effectively.
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• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act (EPA) laws and regulations is a plus.
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• Certifications in CPR and first aid are preferred.

Benefits