Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Company: McGrath Rent Corp
Location: Livermore
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

We're a big company with big ideas. And while we started out small we still retain a close-knit feel and an exceptional company culture that's tough to find nowadays. We have a great story and even better people to tell it. Whether in corporate headquarters or out in the field, it's our people who got us where we are today. Five business units and 40 years later, McGrath RentCorp is a premier $500+ million Bay Area-based diversified business-to-business rental company of more than 1,000 employees and 35 years as a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MGRC). If you value building meaningful partnerships, a dynamic work environment, and want to help build on our success, we want to talk to you! So what are you waiting for?"Day in a Life"As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for providing support to the leadership teams, driving continuous improvement in the safety culture, and responsibility for the implementation of corporate safety policies and procedures at assigned facilities. You will also closely monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical guidance and support to division and corporate personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health requirements."Must Haves"

• Experience and expertise in safety and environmental principles and techniques. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, electronic) with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization. Promotes collaboration, conversation and teamwork to drive results. Strong listening skills with the ability to listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others.
• Ability to be a leader, further developing a strong safety culture.
• Ability to build trust, form relationships and influence without authority. Ability to drive results, be a change agent, and embrace and effectively manage change through a hands-on approach.
• Capable and experienced in identifying known or potential exposures and recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent business verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with contractors to maintain safe work sites.
• Ability to work with industrial hygiene instruments, including calibration, use in the field, and downloading data.
• Must be organized and methodical with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Strong ability in analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions. Understands and has ability to drive and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics.
• PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required.
• Six or more years of dedicated safety experience required.
• Experience leading EHS programs at one or more locations a plus.
• Environmental experience a plus
• Experience developing a safety program and driving strong safety culture required.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, DOT).
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree desired.
• Travel to company facilities (potentially up to 25% of the time). A clean, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be required."What You'll Do"
  • Be primary driver tasked with responsibility for implementing and further developing a strong safety program and safety culture for assigned facilities.
  • Assess overall safety program and procedures, identify gaps, work with leadership team to identify and implement any needed program-related improvements to close gaps
  • Work to control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with management/supervisory personnel. Conduct Risk Assessments and Job Hazard Analysis to improve work processes. face
  • Conducts regular walk through safety audits of facilities and jobsites to determine compliance with company rules.
  • Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Completes reports of audits/inspections in a timely manner documenting any noted deficiencies and follow up to ensure corrective action.
  • Investigates any accident, incident and near miss occurring at assigned facilities or on a jobsite with involvement from leadership and safety team; complete all required documentation on a timely basis.
  • Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process hazards, and raise safety awareness.
  • Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and company employees.
  • Validate and improve compliance with Corporate and Division specific Injury and Illness Prevention Program and relevant procedures through implementation, inspection and review.
  • Evaluate the use and selection of approved PPE. Make recommendations related to PPE policies.
  • Prepare and provide training material, including relevant work process, OSHA compliance, new hire training and tailgate topics.
  • Lead local safety committee meetings.
  • Maintain chemical inventory and current Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable Environmental regulations.
  • In this position you will also perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned."Perks"
    • Workplace Flexibility! This program gives you flexibility to balance work and personal life while empowering you to perform with excellence each and every day.
    • We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending.
    • 401K plan with Company match!
    • We all need to rest and recharge that's why in addition to vacation and sick time we also offer considerable company-paid holidays!
    • We also offer HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!
    • It's a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is "YOU" matter!
      A Message from Our CEO, Joe Hanna"At McGrath RentCorp, diversity and inclusion are important to our culture and core values. One of our core values is that YOU matter. This means everyone in the company, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, orientation, and all else. You are all important and critical to our operations and success. I believe cultivating a culture that is inclusive and embraces everyone is the right thing to do and as your leader, I'm committed to making this happen."The pre-employment screening process includes social security verification and criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .#MGRCIND1

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