Facility Safety Program Manager - $ Sign on Bonus Eligible $

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chester
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!Our values Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.$ SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE $This job offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan
• Great benefits include PTO, health insurance from Day 1, up to 7% company contribution for Retirement Savings Plan and 401K matchIt is not often that a role comes along that provides you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Safety and Health transformation with a leading company in its industry.Covanta is seeking an energetic, dedicated, versatile, self-motivated Safety and Health professional for our Delaware Valley (Chester, PA) facility with a solid track record of leading implementation of safety and health programs in an operating environment. We are looking for innovative and successful safety and health candidates who are forward-thinking and progressive in their approach to S&H Management Systems. Experience with Leading Indicators is highly desired.Role Overview:Reporting to the Facility Manager and the Area or Regional Safety Manager, the Facility Safety Program Manager I (FSPM) will have a varying range of responsibilities depending on the size and complexity of the plant, number of employees and projects assigned. The FSPM role will span strategic, tactical, and transformational safety and health management activities. As the FSPM, you will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, training and implementation of Covanta's safety policies, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and management of the other safety program initiatives (and Transfer Station's DOT Driver's Program, where it applies). In addition to managing the facility's safety program, the FSPM will oversee the employee training program, and assist with the daily execution of the facility safety and health activities (Transfer Station, Public Unloading Facility and Upper Lot Recycle operation, when it applies).The Facility Safety Program Manager will also be called upon to contribute to the broader facility management team and provide leadership to process improvement and best practice deployment, demonstrating the right values and behaviors with high emotional intelligence in working with a disbursed stakeholder base, often on critical schedule projects. You may be asked to help mentor or assist other FSPMs at other locations or to help develop and implement corporate initiatives.Specific Areas of Responsibilities:What you will do:--- Actively lead in the management of the facility's health and safety programs, processes, and policies.--- Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence.--- Monitor regulatory compliance, compliance with Covanta safety program requirements, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and safety training.--- Implement, motivate, educate, and enforce Covanta's safety and health policies.--- Manage the safety training program and ensure training is completed on applicable safety bulletins, memos, Safety Alerts, safety, and health procedures/programs, etc.--- With facility management, oversee contractor safety and health performance. Ensure contractors are properly trained, use appropriate tools and equipment, and protect all employees from injury. --- Continually monitor the performance and effectiveness of the facility safety program and implement adjustments and improvements as needed.--- Manage all aspects of our safety reporting and maintain the facility safety and health records.--- Actively monitor work safety in the field on a very frequent basis. Conduct formal and informal safety reviews and follow-up reporting. When necessary, stop potential unsafe behaviors in the field when observed and coach employees on the proper method. Also provide positive recognition for safe behaviors.--- Work with plant personnel to secure accident scenes when appropriate, ensure the medical treatment of affected employee and/or contract employee, and investigate near miss, first aid, recordable injuries, on site vehicle incidents or incidents related to plant vehicles, and general safety concerns. Assist/Coordinate recommendations for corrective actions and track to completion. Manage accident investigations, root cause analyses, and related reporting.--- Manage the Department of Transportation (DOT) Program for Site and Over-the-Road drivers if applicable.--- Work with plant personnel and contractors to ensure fire system inspection, testing, and functionality.--- Primary contact with the plant's health clinic. Schedule annual physical exams, hearing tests, and/or respirator evaluations.--- Contribute to improvements in lean, Six Sigma and other quantitative and qualitative approaches to drive workplace process improvements.Critical Skills and Abilities:--- Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.--- Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others.--- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to provide constructive feedback in a positive way.--- Strong analytical ability, good judgment and strong safety and health/operational focus.--- Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other company leaders.--- Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and build consensus.--- Organized, team player who is an effective influencer.--- Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the status quo constructively.--- Articulate, strong communicator, verbal and written.--- Proficiency in using Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).--- Willing to work evenings and weekends on a non-routine basis if needed to support facility operations.Position Requirements:Education and Experience:--- Candidate should have a bachelor's degree (ideally in a Safety and Health or Science-related area) coupled with 3 years or more of Industrial Health & Safety experience in the field.--- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926, or related state safety and health regulations.--- In addition to Occupational Health and Safety, desired experience to include knowledge of operations and maintenance in Power/Steam Generation, Waste Processing, or Industrial environments/plants.Other Requirements: The following functional competency levels are required for this position:--- Analytical Skills--- Project Management Skills--- Coaching & Influencing--- Knowledge of OSHA regulations--- Accident investigation and corrective action development--- Experience in an operating environment--- Technical and skills training--- Safety and Health Audits / Assessments--- Contractor Safety and Health Management--- Written and oral communicationThis position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level. Furthermore, the essential functions are listed above, and reasonable accommodations will be made if feasible to meet the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act.Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.

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