Safety Manager at Amsted Rail in Anmoore, West Virginia

Job Description:

Safety Manager

Primary Job Responsibility:          Manages the functions of Health and Safety for the site. 

Description of Job Duties:

• Develop Health and Safety Procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate policies.


• Conducts internal audits to ensure corporate policies and procedures are met.


• Coordinates the Health Center with contractor to provide occupational medical services to site and corporate personnel.


• Develop and administer and execute all health and safety programs to meet corporate and legal requirements.


• Provide technical assistance to site personnel to address health and safety issues.


• Develop and administer Emergency Preparedness Plan for the site.


• Prepare reports and records to comply with internal Company requirements and external regulatory requirements.


• Develop and administer HAZMAT program.


• Act as a liaison with health and safety governmental and local fire departments.


• Administer motivational programs to achieve a safe and injury free workplace.


• Respond to customer requests for information.


• Provide support to the site’s designated media spokespersons.


• Coordinate Change Management teams.


• Assist site management in setting health and safety goals for the site.


• Supervises subordinates.


• Maintains knowledge of OSHA Safety, Occupational Health regulations.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Experience:            

• Degree in health and safety and/or equivalent work experience


• At least 5 years of experience.


• In-depth knowledge of governmental regulations.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal/written.


• Demonstrated leadership abilities.


• Demonstrated problem solving skills.


• Excellent computer skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications, such as CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or equivalent is a plus

• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to understand a variety of technical issues.

• Knowledge of equipment and safety issues involved.


• Ability to handle complex projects.


• Good interpersonal skills to deal with all organizational levels and outside governmental agencies.


• Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies successfully

 

Competencies:

• Decision Quality


• Peer Relationships


• Integrity and trust           


• Priority setting


• Functional/technical skills


• Problem solving


• Informing           


• Command skills


• Conflict management


• Written communication


• Developing direct reports

 

Working Conditions:       Works in a variety of environments-laboratories, plant, and office.

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