GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Regional Safety Manager

LOCATION: This position can be located in Portland Oregon area or Seattle Area

THE ROLE

Manages the planning, direction, and implementation of the occupational safety and health and fleet safety programs, with oversight and management of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for multiple subsidiary companies. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manages the planning, direction, and implementation of the occupational safety and health and fleet safety programs, with oversight and management of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for multiple subsidiary companies. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Manages the occupational safety and health program elements and activities to achieve safety goals and objectives while ensuring each company maintains a comprehensive safety program fitted to its unique operations and exposures, and complies with applicable regulatory agency and corporate requirements. Ensures the following duties are carried out by subordinate safety personnel and by performing the duties personally as needed.
• Ensures implementation of methods or procedures designed to identify, evaluate, and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors that could result in personal injury or illness, violations of safety and health codes or regulations, or property damage. Develops countermeasures to resolve problems identified by inspections, safety observations, investigations and accident trend analyses.
• Ensures compliance with regulations promulgated by regulatory agencies such as Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, The Department of Transportation, and applicable consensus standards such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Ensures the occurrence of safety training of supervisors, managers, and hourly employees. Provides programs and instruction designed to give employees the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their job tasks safely, and carry out their safety responsibilities effectively.
• Investigates accidents to establish facts related to their causation, and obtain information useful in preventing recurrences of similar accidents. Reviews accident investigation reports prepared by supervisors or managers. Analyzes accident investigation reports to identify loss trends.
• Ensures the timely reporting of workers’ compensation and liability claims to the appropriate Third Party Administrator (TPA). Coordinates and monitors the claims administration practices of the TPA to facilitate expedient and cost-effective resolution and closure of claims.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Six years of experience in occupational safety program management.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Technical and professional principals, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including state and federal safety regulations, general occupational safety and commercial vehicle safety management principles, state and federal workers’ compensation laws and administrative procedures.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.