EHS&T Regional Safety Manager

Description

What we do:Rain for Rent moves water every day. We are the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions and are known for our systems engineering expertise, ability to tackle complex jobs cost effectively, and providing high value to organizations with critical liquid management issues. Our experienced teams, backed by skilled engineers, are continually working to redefine what is expected from a liquids handling provider by developing new equipment and harnessing technology for the most demanding environments. Our Rain for Rent solutions exceed customers’ expectations for service and quality for their water-handling, irrigation and temporary liquid-storage problems. We strive to effectively and efficiently complete projects safely, on time and the right the first time.

To learn more about us please check out our website here.

Rain for Rent employees are proud to work for this family-owned business. In May of 2024, the company celebrated 90 successful years of business. We are committed to providing consistent, quality products and services to customers across the U.S., Canada and the UK from more than 70 locations. Honesty and integrity are valued at Rain for Rent and employees are committed to exceeding expectations for service and quality to our customers.

This position will plan, direct, and coordinate Environmental, Health, Transportation, and Safety programs of the organization to proactively avoid and eliminate all related risks and losses by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Under the direction of the VP of EH&S, the EHS Regional Safety Manager is the regional expert and resource in occupational safety and health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Regional Safety Specialists and Branch Safety Managers to ensure staff growth and company priorities, goals, and metrics are met.

Engage the Regional Vice Presidents to ensure proper accountability to Rain For Rent expectations.

OSHA Safety and Health Compliance & Training – Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety and health policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures, recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability.

Develop and present plans for department, regional, and branch continuous improvement based on the needs of each branch.

Assists branches with incident reviews and makes recommendations for corrective actions.

Identify company safety training needs, develop, and coordinate safety and health training programs.

Investigates incidents involving company vehicles, interviews witnesses and drivers to determine possible causes of incidents, and make recommendations to the VP of EHS for changes needed to improve compliance with governmental regulatory agency and company procedures.

Analyzes reports obtained from governmental agencies to determine appropriate action.

Confirms and performs risk assessments concerning such problems as accident statistics, employee exposure, equipment maintenance, and equipment failure reports. Recommends measures to improve safety records and to protect equipment.

Monitors Department of Transportation (with the help of the Fleet Safety Manager) compliance including regulatory requirement for driver records and documentation, BIT compliance, and GPS Scorecard improvement.

Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies.

Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures, and makes recommendations accordingly.

Ensures compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations (with the assistance of the Environmental Manager), and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.

Mentor, coach, and encourage employees, supervisor, and managers on safety culture, employee safety performance improvements, safety committees and supervisor and peer interactions.

Manage projects assigned meeting expectations and timelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel. General Direction: receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

COSS – Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

CSP – Certified Safety Professional

OHST – Occupational Health & Safety Technical

What we offer:

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan

Career advancement through company-sponsored training and development

Competitive base salary

Nine paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off program

Tuition reimbursement benefits

Pet Insurance and so much more

When you join the Rain for Rent team, you will have the opportunity to make friends in the course of doing good business and can contribute positively to your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today!

Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

OHST

Experience

Required

5 years: related experience and/or training

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)