Unit Safety Manager 1 - Sodexo

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a difference? 

Sodexo Energy & Resources seeks a qualified Unit Safety Manager 1 to drive a safety culture for an Oil & Gas client in Houston, TX. This position ensures the implementation and compliance with North American and client safety guidelines. Ensures legal compliance with all Federal (Provincial), State, and Local regulations.  The primary purpose of this role is to ensure a safe work environment at client sites by providing HS&E and/or Quality Assurance consultation. The ideal candidate has experience leading safety within a construction environment.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• this will require knowledge of site-specific and OSHA requirements (1910 & 1926);  

• other duties include training staff, overseeing work, proactive evaluation of potential hazards, thorough reporting, and safety communications; 

• review of unit-specific policies and procedures for controlling occupational health, safety, and environmental hazards that come under Federal, State, and local regulations (e.g., Control of Hazardous Energy; Permit Required Confined Space Identification and Entry, Asbestos, Lead, Right to Know (GHS), Fall Prevention, Slips/Trips/Falls, Storm Water, etc.); 

• measure the effectiveness of Operational Excellence / HS&E strategies and programs in a fact-based and objective manner; 

• complete Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental audits. Recommend, justify, implement, and manage safety devices, equipment, and/or products that help protect employees and customers and mitigate losses; 

• serve as liaison to external professional organizations and regulatory groups; 

• provide guidance and assistance to staff involved in performing audit work; 

• analyze chemicals in the workplace and take action to reduce hazardous materials exposure (e.g., replace dangerous chemicals with safer chemicals) and improve sustainability; 

• provide full support and take direction, as required, by the Project Management Team; 

• provide safety management/accident prevention assistance to all applicable Client units; 

• produce HS&E progress reports as required to meet the HS&E objectives of the division; 

• conduct business statistical analyses on accidents, including frequency of occurrence and types and length of training; 

• provide in-house consulting (e.g., guidance and direction; serve as a resource; focus on accident prevention and risk mitigation) during Federal or State OSHA, EPA, DOT, EPA, fire marshal inspections, all HS&E investigations or complaints; 

• train and educate employees, as necessary and required, on HS&E topics; 

• track accident cause and injury type trends and facilitate remedial action(s). Communicate HS&E information to key management as directed; and/or 

• conduct routine on-site HS&E inspections and implement corrective action plans. 

• Provide support for Sodexo D&C, serving as the Permit Holder for Construction Projects. 

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and electronic permit-to-work system. 

Required flexibility to meet demands based on Construction Project scheduling. 

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plans, access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, and health and wellness programs.

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Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 1 year of related experience

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.