Health & Safety Program Manager

Company: Montgomery & Associates
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Health & Safety Program Manager

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a qualified professional to manage and enhance our Health and Safety (H&S) program. The hired professional would be based in Tucson, Arizona, our corporate headquarters. Our company of highly respected water resource professionals has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western U.S. and South America.



This role offers a challenging opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists throughout our western U.S. and South American offices. The individual hired in this role will serve as our H&S single point of contact for our 100-person U.S. team and our 50-person South American team. The H&S manager will also oversee all H&S aspects of field programs for approximately 20 U.S. field scientists and 20 South American field scientists working at mine sites, industrial sites, in urban areas, and in remote back country areas.



Responsibilities


Manage and enhance our H&S program, in close coordination with senior managers and technical professionals
Reinforce our commitment to a strong H&S culture
Maintain and update our internal H&S practices and documents, as necessary
Manage compliance with client H&S requirements
Manage H&S training including preparing and delivering training, scheduling third-party providers, tracking, and record keeping
Assist project managers with H&S client submittals including H&S Plans and Job Hazard Analyses
Assist project managers with H&S aspects of field programs including pre-field inspections and checklists, monitoring weather conditions, and tracking status of employees working in remote areas
Conduct or coordinate field and office H&S inspections, field audits, and accident investigations
Manage medical surveillance program and client-required drug & alcohol testing
Conduct or coordinate health & safety monitoring, as necessary
Track H&S metrics; monitor H&S documentation, records, and trends; and manage regulatory and client H&S reporting
Assist with management of company field vehicles and H&S equipment
Complete special H&S projects and other duties as requested


Qualifications


Bachelor's or Technical Degree in occupational health, safety, or industrial hygiene; a science or engineering degree and relevant H&S experience will be considered
10+ years of H&S experience, preferably with a consulting environmental or engineering firm
Certification in one or more of the safety fields, including Certified Industrial Hygiene, Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, or Safety Trained Supervisor; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience with OSHA, MSHA, and ANSI regulatory standards and incident investigations
Knowledge of California OSHA and other California safety regulations is preferred
Ability to travel for training and workshops in our western U.S. and possibly South American offices
Team-oriented with proven communication and organizational skills
Experience managing employees and promoting a safety culture
Experience with safety requirements for work with mechanically or electrically powered equipment (e.g., drill rigs); work in remote areas; environmental hazard exposure is preferred
Experience with SiteDocs or similar online safety management systems, and third-party H&S platforms, such as Avetta and ISNetworld, is desired
Valid driver's license
Spanish language skills useful


This is a full-time position to be performed during normal business hours with some after-hours and weekend work possible. We provide a flexible and supportive work environment and offer a generous benefits package that includes:


Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account; health reimbursement account
Long- and short-term disability
Life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer matching 401k retirement plan
Competitive salary in a growing team-oriented company
Dynamic work environment with training and professional development opportunities




We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M&A values diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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