With more than 77 years of experience in hundreds of locations across North America and internationally, Savage is a trusted partner for safely moving and managing mission-critical materials with worry-free consistency while creating value for our Customers. Savage specializes in rail, truck, and marine transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial and environmental services. We Hire Right , Train Right , and Treat Right , and strive to provide our Team Members with opportunities to do things they never dreamed possible.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work closely with all operations managers and their safety teams in implementing all safety related portions of Savage’s S7 System.
- Development and delivery of procedural and regulatory training.
- Lead Business Unit operations in prevention of injuries and losses.
- Lead Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) efforts in the Power Plant Unit.
- Establish a proactive SH&E process towards incident prevention.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Work with onsite Safety Specialists and Lead Safety Specialists to be an extension of SH&E and ensure team members follow proper safety rules and processes, and utilize the tools to prevent incidents.
- Implement and conduct training to ensure all Team Members are properly trained to perform their work safely.
- Ensure regulatory (EPA and OSHA) compliance; ensure all permits and reports are properly completed and submitted.
- Interface with key customer SH&E contacts and assist operations in implementing and executing customer-driven programs or emphasis areas (including involvement with each Plant’s Contractor Safety Team activities).
- Own the Safety Specialist Program for the Business Unit.
- Ensure incidents are properly reported to internal and external parties.
- Assist in start-up of new business, products, and processes.
- Lead Savage team on customer safety audits.
- Provide strategic coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
- Lead the root cause investigation process when events happen.
- Spend time visiting the operations and time in the field with the front line team members.
- Track leading indicators to address trends within the unit.
- Give and receive support to other operations when needed.
- Perform safety inspections and observations at operations.
- Responsible for growth, development, and continuing education and certification of SH&E supervisors (building bench strength).
What You Need to Be Successful:
- Broad knowledge and understanding of safety, including OSHA, yellow equipment, bulk material handling, with some knowledge of environmental and rail best practices.
- Ability to analyze situations and data and make sound decisions.
- Experience delivering training preferred.
- Excellent communication skills: written and spoken; excellent organizational skills & multi-tasking.
- Detail oriented and self-starter, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Sets the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance.
- Excellent people skills – good listener and communicator, both written and oral.
- Responds well to high-pressure situations.
- Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect.
- Embraces and teaches company culture.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety or related field.
- 8+ years’ experience in a safety leadership role.
- 8+ years’ experience working in an industrial setting (conveyors, yellow equipment, rail).
- Holds a safety certification recognized by an accredited organization (CSP, SMS, OHST, or CET).
- Coal-handling experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb ladders, racks, and tanks.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to work indoors in office environment, as well as outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Willing to always wear appropriate PPE when needed and set the example.
Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request. Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer . Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association. Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace. California Residents: Job Applicant Privacy Notice .
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