Chief Ethanol is currently seeking a Safety Coordinator to join the Chief Ethanol Team in Hastings, NE or Lexington, NE. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining a variety of environmental, health, and safety programs to assure a safe work environment for our employees.
Job Responsibilities:
· Ensure that federal, state and local EHS laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed.
· Maintain a regular program to audit the work environment, removal of recognized hazards, and for OSHA compliance to include recordkeeping and training requirements.
· Develop, maintain, and conduct effective safety training to all employees and new hires.
· Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
· Coordinate Process Safety Management Program compliance.
· Responsible for compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting all accidents with the proper paperwork to corporate worker’s compensation claim administrator.
· Initiate and conduct accident investigations to determine the causes and take appropriate follow up actions/recommendations for the injured to reduce future risks.
· Evaluate all injuries and recommend transport and treatment for injury. Transport any injured employee as needed to the medical facility. Assist in developing modified work duties for injured employees.
· Develop, implement and maintain all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) and site-specific policies as needed.
· Maintain an emergency action plan and train for the event of a disaster (tornado and fire drills). In the event of a disaster, assist in the evaluation of damage and possible loss.
· Use engineering, administrative, and training controls for risk management and accident reduction.
· Assist in purchasing and controlling the costs of safety equipment purchases, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment.
· Ensure that employees have the necessary tools and safety equipment to do their job safely and effectively.
· Maintain necessary First Responders, First Aid and CPR certifications and AED program.
· Oversee the safety committee and report meeting minutes, recommendations, and actions to management.
· Maintain records of plant near misses, first aid, injuries, accidents and OSHA log.
· Assist as needed in scheduling pre-placement physicals, capacity profile, and assist in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screens.
· Oversee and manage contractor safety program.
· Administrate and oversee safety incentive program.
· Assist the Safety Manager in EHS compliance tasks as needed.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
· EHS and/or plant operational or maintenance experience preferred
· Needs to possess a commitment to EHS compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
· Must possess an ability to lead, teach, and hold employees accountable for EHS compliance
· Must possess computer skills including Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation and PTO policies
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
- Wellness program
- 401(k) retirement with company match
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**
