Safety Manager

position DESCRIPTION 

A Safety Manager at SET Environmental is responsible for: 

• Develop and implement effective processes and programs intended to reduce safety risk to SET employees and other stakeholders              
• Develop, review and update safety and health programs and procedures for SET and SET clients 
• Assist in measuring safety performance of employees and communicating performance to management 
• Help establish, update, and conduct safety program orientation and training for new and current employees      
• Oversee and participates in the safety inspection / audit program 
• Identify and analyze recognized workplace hazards and implement corrective actions to minimize occurrence and severity of incidents and injuries 
• Perform accident, incident and injury investigations 
• Conduct and assist with regularly scheduled safety meetings at Chicago area managed locations 
• Assist with development, review and revision of SET safety incentive and employee recognition programs 
• Continually pursue increased knowledge, skills and professional development 
• Monitor OSHA, DOT and EPA requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure SET compliance with applicable regulations  
• Will perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of five (5) years related experience in hazardous materials or safety field 
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective management principles including leadership, planning, and proven ability to successfully implement policy, programs or directives 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• High degree of enthusiasm and self-motivation 
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 
• Certification in Safety and Hazardous Materials field, such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Certified Environmental Trainer (CET) 
• Good working knowledge of OSHA, DOT and RCRA regulations 
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive attitude towards safety within all levels of the organization 

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.