EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Company: WELLS
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wells EHS & DOT Compliance Director oversees organizational compliance with local, state, and federal safety, environmental, and DOT compliance regulations while keeping abreast of current regulations that impact the organization. The Director role is responsible for all divisional aspects of employee health, safety, environmental and DOT compliance, including developing and implementing safety policies, conducting safety audits, investigating accidents, and training employees at all levels.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
  Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.
  
  Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  • Identifies, implements, or recommends for implementation, and maintains plant/field/sealant safety processes to help keep employees' injury free.
  • Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace Wells' safety culture.
  • Collaborates with company leaders and employees to enhance Wells' safety culture.
  • Manages administration of Wells' Safety and Health programs.
  • Possesses an understanding of the science of ergonomics and can relate the science to the work processes.
  • Conducts compliance audits, general risk assessments and other safety assessments that support the Health and Safety program.
  • Visits production and job site areas on a regular basis to establish H&S presence and provide support.
  • Participates in incident investigations utilizing Wells' incident investigation process to eliminate repeat/future occurrences.
  • Investigates near-miss reports and assists the management team with appropriate corrective action.
  • Performs job safety analyses/health and safety analysis, conducts audits and implements changes accordingly.
  • Acts as coach and mentor to the management team and workforce.
  • Oversees the recordkeeping program inclusive of OSHA 300 Logs, training records, and other safety documentation.
  • Compiles, prepares, and creates daily and monthly safety reports.
  • Schedules, administers, and tracks H&S training requirements.
  • Participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of regulation changes.
  • Seeks ways to identify safer processes and reduce losses.
  • Manages/coordinates Wells' Core Safety Building Blocks Program inclusive of Near Misses, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, and Department Inspections.
  • Manages Wells Safety and Recognition program as outlined.
  • Immediately rectifies unsafe acts, as well as recognize safe behaviors to reinforcing their repetition.
  • Coordinates monthly safety committee(s) meetings and ensures regular membership attendance and program support. Leads local safety committee(s) to ensure positive change is happening and progress is monitored.
  • Supports manager accountability goals and objectives that complement the overall safety goals that protect employees from harm and our company from liability issues.
  • Manages workers compensation cases, maintains accurate records, which includes guidance and assistance returning employees back to work after a work-related injury.
  • Provides reporting of accident goals and trends to all levels of management.
  • Works with OSHA inspectors as needed to comply with voluntary programs as well as non-scheduled inspections.
  • Builds safety procedures into our normal processes to reduce company liability and risk, audits all processes to ensure compliance.
  • Periodically works with the Safety team to review Wells safety policies.
  • Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes changes as needed.
  • Ensures annual equipment inspections are completed as required.
  • Monitors, performs and/or schedules all testing as required at respective location(s).
  • Administers/supports the Wells' MSDS Online program (all Wells locations) and updates on the electronic log as needed.
  • Work with TPA's loss control group to ensure any concerns presented get addressed and respond to TPA within 45-days of receipt of audit letter.
  • Acts in professional manner that demonstrates honesty, integrity, trust, and empathy.
    Divisional environmental duties
    
    • Works with Wells environmental partner to ensure Wells remains environmentally compliant.
    • Administers storm water permit for division locations. Oversees and/or conducts storm water sampling and monthly inspections, and training as required for all divisional sites.
    • Administers Air Permit for all divisional plants as required.
    • Maintains rolling 12-month report and submits annual reports as required.
    • Maintains Waste Generation Permits as required.
    • Develops and trains on Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. Ensures monthly inspections at all sites are completed and ensures reporting of spills to the respective state as required.
    • Orders and maintain inventory of absorbents for spill prevention and clean up.
    • Administers Tier II Reporting (Community Right to Know).
    • Maintains emergency maps, updates as needed, and provide community response agencies.
      Divisional DOT compliance duties
      
      • Administers DOT Vehicle Inspection certifications. Schedule and enroll Vehicle Inspectors for certification and re-certification classes. Order Annual Vehicle Inspection stickers. Maintain DOT Driver Qualification Files. Administer DOT Random Drug Testing and Random Pool selection as required.
      • Maintains accurate vehicle (tractor / trailer) lists to ensure that resources are not wasted on obsolete vehicles.
      • Maintains accurate driver lists.
      • Validates with random checks, that all driver inspections (pre- and post-trip) are complete as required.
      • Confirms driver logs for accuracy.
      • Assures that vehicle maintenance records are accurate and readily available in the event of a DOT audit.
      • Runs annual / bi-annual or as needed MVR reports for all divisional drivers (non-DOT).
      • Ensures that drivers receive training as required.
        EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
        
        • Bachelor's degree in Management or Occupational Safety preferred.
        • Five (5) years' experience in plant safety at a heavy manufacturing facility including environmental compliance and reporting, along with DOT compliance knowledge/experience.
        • CPS (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.
        • OSHA 10 and 30-hour cards are preferred.
        • Possession of a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
          PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
          
          • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
          • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
          • Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
          • Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
          • Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
          • Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
            WORKING CONDITIONS
            
            • Moderate to substantial risk of exposure to unusual elements.
            • Moderate to substantial risk of safety precautions.
            • Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
            • Travel as needed to local jobsites and around the plant.
            • Must be capable of working in heat and wintry conditions.
            • Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
            • Must be comfortable working at heights.
              This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
              
              Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
              
              Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S

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