Safety Manager at TEC Industrial, Inc. in Kingsport, Tennessee

Job Description:

T E C Industrialhas been building a team for more than 60 years, we are a growing Industrial Maintenance and Construction specialty contractor focused on the safety of our employees, integrity of our operations, and the solutions achieved for our customers. Our company is a welcome home for individuals who take pride in their work, who enjoy working on a strong team, and who keep our customers needs in mind. T E C Industrialis recognized in the industry as leader in providing comprehensive solution to our customers, and we do it with a strong group of dedicated employees.

We are proud to offer our employees:
Medical, Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Group Life
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Voluntary Life
401k plan with Co. match.
Supplemental options: Accident plan, Critical Illness plan, FSA.
We are a growing organization seeking committed candidates to help us serve our clients. Currently we have an opportunity for a Safety Manager:
Job Description
The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Description
Ensure all aspects of employee safety.
Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
Audit workers and work processes. Understand and adhere to all site specific standards.
Schedule and train employees in safe work practices.
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
Maintain all safety and health records including OSHA 300 Log. Write, review and update safety policies and procedures.
Promote awareness of safety practices.
Investigate all accidents as well as near misses.
Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities
Perform root cause analysis in an effort to determine cause of incidents and correct them.
Write and maintain reports of incidents.
Conduct weekly safety meetings to aid in the education of all employees. Supervise the inspection, maintenance, and issuance of safety equipment.
Investigate and address employee safety concerns including follow up on all identified hazards.
Transport injured employees to and from appointments.
Review all related billings for mistakes and overcharges.
Perform casework with injured employees.
Maintain written logs for each claim case from start to finish.

Requirements
Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision
Strategic thinking and leadership skills
Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA)

Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Profile Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, step-ladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force, and/or the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force.
Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2 ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.
AAP/EEO Statement:

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Veterans encouraged to apply.