Safety Representative - Beaumont, TX

It is the responsibility of the Safety Representative to coordinate safety initiatives within local jobsites and facilities as directed by the Regional Safety Manager. This position is responsible for, reporting, investigation, and follow-up corrective actions. This position is responsible for ensuring that regular audits and safety reviews are performed for all operations within their respective office.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Provide environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform periodic safety and compliance audits for jobsite locations within the region.
• Ensure the proper reporting, investigation, and corrective action for vehicle incidents, personal injury incidents, property damage, near-miss incidents, and general public incidents involving Mistras operations.
• Promote the effective supervision, management, motivation and training of all MISTRAS team members in areas of personal safety, health, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with MISTRAS’s safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Complete periodic and one-time safety and compliance reports in a timely fashion.
• Conduct jobsite audits to ensure compliance with the MISTRAS Safety Program and detect existing or potential incident and health hazards. Recommend corrective or preventative measures and work with management to develop and implement improvements.
• Coordinate training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness.
• Provide training, or schedule training by others, and provide updates of the training requirements as they change.
• Assure that safety meeting and training attendance are properly documented in accordance with MISTRAS procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
• Address specific reporting and record keeping requirements of OSHA, client specific and other pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters.
• Create and coordinate efforts to help reduce the frequency and severity of Mistras incidents and injuries.
• Monitor monthly safety meetings and training conducted at jobsite locations.
• Compile reports addressing the efforts and effectiveness of the local meetings to local management.
• Work closely with business units to ensure work activities are performed in a safe manner in compliance with applicable company/client policies and regulatory considerations.
• And other activities as directed by Local and Regional Managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the personality, enthusiasm, and commitment to Mistras core values and promotion of Mistras’ safety culture.
• Rope Access training strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of programs.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter who can effectively prioritize, multi-task and manage to accomplish objectives within prescribed deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills including written, oral, interpersonal and presentation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to be "on call" 24/7 for emergencies.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license to operate a motor vehicle and authorize Mistras to validate by means of an MVR search.
• Ability to wear various forms of personal protective equipment during the performance of their duties.
• Able to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours or more; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motion also required.
• Able to use and comprehend atmospheric testing devices as well as atmospheric sampling devices used to conduct employee exposure monitoring.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent training or experience.
• At a minimum: Experience as a practicing health and safety professional in the manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or related industries.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law.

Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran
status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.