Summary

The Safety Manager is a strategic leader responsible for fostering a world-class safety culture through proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness. This role drives continuous improvement, accountability, and employee engagement to ensure every individual works safely and confidently.

Responsibilities

--Develop and execute the site’s strategic safety plan aligned with regulations and corporate goals.

--Lead safety culture transformation and promote hazard recognition, stop-work authority, and accountability.

--Serve as liaison with OSHA, DOT, DHS, and local emergency agencies.

--Oversee programs such as Behavior-Based Safety, Job Hazard Analysis, Safe Work Permitting, and contractor safety.

--Monitor performance metrics, conduct investigations, and lead root cause analyses.

--Manage emergency response planning, fire protection readiness, training, and crisis leadership.

--Collaborate on safety training, corporate initiatives, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

--Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field.

--10+ years of progressive safety leadership in chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industry.

--Proven experience implementing strategic safety and Behavior-Based Safety programs.

--Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and DHS regulations.

--CSP or equivalent certification preferred.