What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at LoJac Hydro Excavation?
Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Department: Operations / Safety
Reports To: COO / Operations Manager
Location: Lebanon, TN Employment
Type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHSM) is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors. The HSO will oversee compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, industry standards, and company policies. This role involves conducting field inspections, delivering safety training, investigating incidents, supporting continuous improvement of the company’s safety culture and ensures all licensing and permitting are up to date in all operating areas. The role will also be involved in annual negotiations for insurance renewal.
Key Responsibilities
Department: Operations / Safety
Reports To: COO / Operations Manager
Location: Lebanon, TN Employment
Type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHSM) is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors. The HSO will oversee compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, industry standards, and company policies. This role involves conducting field inspections, delivering safety training, investigating incidents, supporting continuous improvement of the company’s safety culture and ensures all licensing and permitting are up to date in all operating areas. The role will also be involved in annual negotiations for insurance renewal.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop plans to ensure control of EMR and incident management.
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments at hydrovac and field operation sites.
- Identify potential hazards related to hydrovac operations (e.g., high-pressure water, underground utilities, confined spaces, and vacuum equipment).
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee training.
- Maintain and update safety documentation, including SWPs (Safe Work Procedures), JSAs (Job Safety Analyses), and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
- Ensured compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations by maintaining current safety programs, policies, driver qualification files, training records, and regulatory documentation.
- Support management in developing and implementing safety performance metrics and goals.
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, communication, and proactive hazard reporting.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies regarding safety requirements and inspections.
- Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
- Education: Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- COR, NCSO, or CRSP (or working toward) preferred.
- First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and H2S Alive certifications preferred.
- Confined Space Entry and Ground Disturbance Level II certifications are strong assets.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in health and safety, preferably in the hydrovac, oil & gas, or construction industries.
- Proven knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and safety management software.
- Ability to travel to various job sites as required.
- Combination of field and office work.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, noise, and industrial environments.
- Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all company safety protocols.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Commitment to employee development and safety excellence.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on safety performance and company culture.