Chief Ethanol is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager to join the Chief team. This position will work with the Safety Manager to maintain an effective Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining a variety of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe work environment for our employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and conducting effective safety training to all employees and new hires.
• Manage contractor approvals for Hastings.
• Oversee safety training programs including recordkeeping for Hastings.
• Ensure all elements of Process Safety Management program are implemented and maintained.  
• Evaluate all injuries and recommend transport and treatment for injury. Transport any injured employee as needed to medical facility. Assist in developing modified work duties for injured employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.  Determine causes and take appropriate follow up actions with tracking of recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Responsible for compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting all accidents with the proper paperwork to corporate worker’s compensation claim administrator.
• Regularly review and maintain all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) and site-specific policies as needed.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
• Ensure maintenance of safety documentation as it relates to work permits, JSA’s, and regulatory/procedural reporting requirements.
• Maintain an emergency action plan and train for the event of a disaster (tornado and fire drills). In the event of a disaster, assist in the evaluation of damage and possible loss.
• Use engineering, administrative, and training controls for risk management and accident reduction.
• Assist in purchasing and controlling the costs of safety equipment purchases, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment. Relay expenditure needs to the Safety manager.
• Ensure that employees have the necessary tools and safety equipment to do their job safely and effectively.
• Maintain necessary First Responders, First Aid and CPR certifications and AED program.
• Oversee the safety committee and report meeting minutes, recommendations, and actions to management.
• Maintain records of plant near misses, first aids, injuries, accidents and OSHA log.
• Assist as needed in scheduling pre-placement physicals, capacity profile, and assist in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screens.
• Promote a pro-active culture of safety within the organization through safety committee meetings and addressing employee concerns.
• Supply safety data with completion of safety reports to management team. 
• Assist the Safety Manager in EHS compliance tasks as needed.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.
• Safety-related training and certifications preferred.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• EHS and/or plant operational or maintenance experience preferred
• Needs to possess a commitment to EHS compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Must possess computer skills including Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off policies
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**