Safety and Compliance Coordinator - Leiszler Oil Company
Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Job
Safety and Compliance Officer
We are seeking a responsible Safety Officer to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Your primary
role will be advising on measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe working environment. Vigilance in identifying violations is crucial.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated individual who strictly adheres to OSH regulations. Your focus will be on preventive measures,
requiring attentiveness and proactive thinking. Detail orientation is essential, especially during emergencies. Your objective is to establish a
workplace that meets legal safety standards and cultivates a culture of prioritizing health and safety. If you are a conscientious professional with a strong
commitment to safety, we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to creating a secure working environment for our employees.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
- Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as Safety Officer
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Diligent with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
- BSC/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
- Certificate in occupational health and safety
- Valid Drivers License
Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete listing of
responsibilities, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or
responsibilities necessary to develop in this position. The company reserves
the right to revise the job description when circumstances are necessary for
reasons such as, but not limited to, new systems, technical developments,
emergencies, and workload or personnel changes.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.EOE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Glen Leiszler credited his company's success to the simplest and most basic of all business formulas: honesty and hard work. "Treat your customers with respect," he advises. "Be truthful with them. Treat everybody alike. Get the right people helping you." "And after you've done all that, be willing to put 101 percent effort into your business. That's all it takes to have an operation that will grow." Leiszler Oil is a third generation marketer of CoconoPhillips. Leiszler Oil celebrated their 85th year of service in April of 2017. Glen Leiszler started operation on April 12,1932. His son George began working for the company on February 1, 1969. Alison Leisler joined the team in 2003 with her sister Samantha following in 2004, and her other sister Natalie joining the team in 2014. We always say that our values are hard work and communication - we believe that anything can be accomplished with both of those.