Description

Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions. We specialize in large, custom portable pump packages, and our products are renowned for their performance, serviceability and built-in quality. We proudly serve thousands of customers from our global headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and our large-scale manufacturing factory in Houston, Texas.

The Safety Manager ensures a safe work environment by developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and investigating incidents within a manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for training employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture. There will be no direct reports for this position, and you will report to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Safety Programs: Create and maintain comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and training programs tailored to the manufacturing environment. 
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Regularly assess work areas, identify potential hazards, and implement measures to eliminate or control risks. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA standards, and maintain necessary documentation. 
• Employee Training: Develop and deliver safety training programs, such as OSHA 10 or 30-hour courses, to educate employees on safe work practices. 
• Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. 
• Safety Culture Promotion: Foster a positive safety culture by encouraging open communication, hazard reporting, and employee involvement in safety initiatives. 
• Equipment Safety: Ensure the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. 
• Emergency Response: Develop and implement effective emergency response plans and procedures. 
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety training, incidents, and inspections. 
• Communication: Effectively communicate safety information to all levels of the organization, including management, supervisors, and employees. 
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of safety programs and practices. Inspecting and Testing: Conducting routine quality inspections at various stages of production, including raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for training, reporting, and interacting with employees and management. 
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams, implement safety programs, and foster a positive safety culture. 
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to identify hazards, investigate incidents, and develop solutions. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with safety management software, data analysis, and reporting. 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for training, reporting, and interacting with employees and management. 
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams, implement safety programs, and foster a positive safety culture. 
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to identify hazards, investigate incidents, and develop solutions. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with safety management software, data analysis, and reporting. 

• 2-5 years of relevant safety experience
• OSHA 10 Certification required, OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required for this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, employees are required to speak and understand English, stand and sit, and use their fingers and thumbs. Employees are frequently required to reach with their hands and arms and are occasionally required to kneel or stoop.

While working in the factory, performing inspections and troubleshooting equipment, employees may be asked to work under varying weather conditions, operate heavy machinery and tolerate moderate noise levels.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
• Retirement Plan (401k) company matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Vacation (up to 40 hours Vacation time accrued in years 1-3, pro-rated in year 1 based on start date)
• Paid Sick Leave  
• 8 paid holidays per calendar year

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.