Area Safety Manager

Overview

Process Service Specialists, headquartered in Gonzales, LA, is a leading provider of turnaround, maintenance, and fabrication services to the petrochemical, refining and natural gas industry along the Gulf Coast as well as a competitive provider of construction services for mid-cap customers nationwide. Our rapidly growing company is searching for an Area Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day health, safety, and environmental operations and administration of our Lake Charles Field Services Division and our Lake Charles Fabrication Shop while promoting a proactive safety culture.

Job Title: Area Safety Manager

Job Type: Full-time; Salary

FLSA: Exempt

Work Location: In person; based in Lake Charles, LA fabrication shop

Travel: Travel to field projects within 60 miles of Lake Charles is expected to be up to 50%. Travel to Gonzales, LA main office can be expected at least once per quarter.

Schedule: Base schedule Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week. Project requirements or incident response may require after hours and weekends.

Reports to: Director of EHS

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute regional safety strategies aligned with corporate goals
• Lead safety initiatives at our Lake Charles fabrication facility and supported field project locations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations related to environmental, health, and safety, e.g.-OSHA, EPA, MSHA, and other relevant regulations
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Track, analyze, and report safety trends to management
• Design and deliver safety training programs to employees
• Mentor site safety coordinators and technicians
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses
• Manage all employee injuries from beginning of the incident until final release and closure
• Ensure timely reporting and closure of incident investigations and oversee implementation of corrective actions
• Develop, review, maintain and support implementation of Site EHS Plans at supported fabrication shops and field project sites
• Oversee PPE distribution and compliance
• Collaborate with operations and employees to foster a safety-first culture
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and emergency response teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 7 years of combined safety management experience in petrochemical, industrial, and supporting fabrication facilities
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, process safety management, and fabrication safety practices
• Proficient in HSE data analysis and presenting HSE data and trends for consumption by company leadership
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete satisfactory drug, alcohol, and criminal background screenings
• Speak, read and write the English language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality related to company and employee records
• Proficient is computer operation and cloud-based file maintenance
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook (email), Adobe Acrobat (pdfs)

Preferred:

• 10 years of combined safety management experience in petrochemical, industrial, and supporting fabrication facilities
• CSP, CHST, or similar certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Speak, read and write the Spanish language

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000