Hybrid Site Safety Manager at MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

Description

Job Title: Site Safety Manager

Location: Hamilton, OH
Travel: 20–30% (includes visits to Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; and customer sites)
Schedule: Day Shift (Monday–Friday); occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Company Overview

Midwest Environmental Services Inc. has been a leader in the environmental services industry for over 40 years. Operating across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, we specialize in:

• Industrial cleaning and waste disposal
• Hazardous and non-hazardous material transport
• Emergency response
• Wastewater and used oil recycling
• Site remediation and material storage

Role Overview

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, contractors, and visitors across our project sites. This includes developing and enforcing safety programs, conducting audits, and driving a culture of safety in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-specific safety programs and HASPs
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Maintain JSAs and compliance documentation
• Deliver OSHA, DOT, and EPA safety training
• Evaluate and maintain safety equipment and technology
• Oversee third-party safety compliance platforms
• Investigate incidents and near-misses with root cause analysis
• Ensure PPE compliance and promote safety awareness
• Collaborate with project managers and site leaders
• Monitor regulatory changes and best practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5–7 years in safety compliance (preferred)
• Regulatory Knowledge: OSHA, EPA, DOT/FMCSA, RCRA, HAZWOPER
• Preferred Industry Experience: Manufacturing, petrochemical, food processing, or heavy industry

Competencies

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to lead teams with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in safety technologies and compliance systems
• Training and presentation skills
• Capable of working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred: CSP certification
• Required: OSHA 10-hour, HAZWOPER 40-hour, Valid Driver’s License

Physical & Work Environment

• Mix of office and field work; exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, and weather
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking, standing, bending
• Interactions with both public and private stakeholders

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance and supplemental plans
• PTO and referral program
• On-the-job training
• Equal Opportunity Employer; E-Verify participant

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