Job Description

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Safety Manager to be an integral part of our Environmental, Health, and Safety team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce with the most talented employees.

This position directly supervises the Safety Specialist and serves as the EHS Manager for designated sites, requiring travel to conduct audits, inspections, root cause analysis, and provide hands-on EHS leadership. The EHS Manager will drive safety initiatives, ensure regulatory alignment, and foster continuous improvement in EHS performance.

This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs across designated company sites. This role requires the application of federal, state, and local regulatory standards, including OSHA, and a strong background in occupational health and safety.

The EHS Manager will collaborate closely with site leadership, DOT drivers, and employees to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a strong culture of safety.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Plan, implement, improve, and coordinate safety programs across designated sites.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses, conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure CMV safety compliance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across assigned sites.
• Identify gaps in safety performance and develop targeted programs to address deficiencies.
• Initiate and promote safety awareness programs to foster employee engagement and proactive safety behavior.
• Stay up-to-date with new and emerging safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor the removal of biological, physical, or chemical hazards from the workplace.
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Advise leadership on EHS compliance related to projects, operations, and facilities.
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection logs, and incident documentation in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Analyze incident reports, injury metrics, and trends to drive improvement and reduce risk.
• Advise leadership on EHS compliance.
• Evaluate and control environmental hazards and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Maintain and track safety equipment to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.    
• Confer with medical professionals to evaluate health risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Supervise, guide, and support Safety staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency Statements:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.   
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.   
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.   
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.   
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.   
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.   
• Discernment – Ability to recognize and distinguish fine distinctions in situations, enabling sound judgment and appropriate responses.
• Situational Logic – Ability to apply reasoned thinking tailored to the context of a situation to make effective decisions or take appropriate action.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Education - Associates Degree (2- year college or technical school); Preferred

Experience - 5+ years of experience. Manufacturing experience preferred.

Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with EHS compliance and reporting systems preferred

Certifications - OSHA 3 hour preferred, Firs Aid/CPR/AED preferred, HAZWOPER, or other relevant certification is a plus. Valide driver's license and ability to travel between facilities

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive insurance and benefit options
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available (50% company match up to 6% contributed by the employee)
• Work alongside industry leaders and mentors
• Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and expand your horizons.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals.

WHO WE ARE:

Epic Piping is one of the largest privately owned and the fastest-growing pipe fabrication firms in the world. With over three decades of experience and backgrounds extending from engineering to welding, Epic Piping provides unmatched experience servicing the chemical, power, refining, offshore, and oil & gas industries.

As an equal opportunity employer, Epic Piping is committed to the development of its employees and strives to promote an environment that fosters personal training and development.