Safety Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Safety Manager

Department: Risk Management

Employment Classification: Exempt

Position Summary/General Description:

The incumbent establishes, maintains and promotes occupational health and safety programs and training programs within the Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) in order to provide a safe work environment while reducing liability and minimizing employee work-related injuries. Additionally, the incumbent promotes and carries out activities related to proper environmental management and stewardship across all LDC properties.

Expectations:

• Adhere to LDC Core Values, Policies & Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside all of LDC operations.
• Maintain a professional behavior and attitude towards external agencies/entities and outside consultants during the course of work.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Training – Create, conduct, coordinate and maintain accurate records for required/conducted/necessary training including, but not limited to: safety, accident prevention, CPR.

• Conduct In-House accident prevention training and health and safety training including but not limited to: proper lifting, general housekeeping, proper hand hygiene, proper handling of Blood borne pathogens, food safety handling/temperature controls.
• Coordinate external/outsourced training providers including but not limited to: Lift equipment training, fire extinguisher training, and CPR/AED training.
• Keep track of employees’ safety training records and issue certifications as needed.
• Develop and conduct training to address environmental management and compliance including but not limited to: hazard communication, environmental awareness, and emergency response.

2. Quality Assurance – Develop QA standards according to regulatory agencies and ensure compliance to such standards through continuous audit, inspections and reporting while making recommendations to improve, meet and/or exceed standards.

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace in accordance with

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority (TGRA), and LDC safety guidelines.

• Research compliance standards, devise quality assurance policies and/or standard operating procedures, devise inspection reports, conduct inspections and provide reports on findings as requested by management on matters including but not limited to LDC Workplace Safety Program and ServSafe (food safety handling).
• Carry out environmental management projects and activities to include remediation actions, environmental cleanups, and internal environmental audit corrective actions.
• Develop environmental audit plan and carry out internal inspections/audits on a periodic basis to include periodic internal audits, and federal/Pueblo of Laguna environmental inspections and evaluations.
• Develop basic management practices to address fuel operations, chemical storage, and environmental stewardship practices across LDC properties.

3. Administrative Duties – Mitigate risk by maintaining knowledge and adhering to LDC policies and procedures, Pueblo of Laguna laws, Gaming Regulatory Authority regulations, federal regulations, state regulations by monitoring and enforcing applicable laws and regulations when conducting audits or investigations related to risk and safety programs and initiatives.

• Maintain and keep up to date knowledge of basic safety guidelines, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain and keep up to date knowledge on environmental regulation and compliance measures.
• Recommend course of action and solutions on environmental matters to include fuel dispensing operations, remediation projects and general company operations.
• Observe and report violations of company policies and procedures.
• Research technical information and prepare special use reports.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to find cause and take prevention measures to mitigate for further incidents.
• Prepare detailed activity reports as they relate to safety, environmental, and/or risk related matters.
• Recommend solutions, improvements and prevention steps for safety and environmental issues.
• Actively participate in Supervisor Development Leadership Series (SDLS) yearly.
• Actively participate in LDC’s Management Capacity Program (MCP).

1. Fiscal responsibilities - Meet departmental financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and recommending corrective actions.

1. Other duties and responsibilities
   • Maintain professional relationships with Laguna Pueblo leadership/programs and federal officials related to on-going remediation projects and environmental regulatory and compliance measures.
   • Coordinate and collaborate with outside consultants and agencies on on-going Risk Management project activities.
   • Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests from arrival to the property through departure; and provide fast and friendly service to guests).
   • Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
   • Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
   • At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
   • Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
   • In the case of emergencies be able to respond during non-business hours and weekends.
   • At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., clients and vendors).
   • Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Occupational Safety & Health, Business Management, Environmental Management, or related field and professional designation is strongly preferred. Any combination of education, professional certification or previous work experience of not less than eight (8) years that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position will be considered.
• OSHA certification required.
• Five (5) years relevant work experience in similar role.
• Three (3) years formal training or experience in emergency management, environmental management, health & safety and/or any safety related capacity.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Computer Equipment, Software, Machinery:

• Proficient in basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The job requires sitting, standing, talking, walking, hearing, repetitive use of hands and driving 51-100% of the time.
• The job requires standing 25-50% of the time.
• The job requires outdoor and field work 25% of the time
• The job requires pushing and pulling, carrying, and lifting 25% of the time.

Essential Mental Demands:

• The job requires problem solving, organizing, decision making, planning, interpreting data, reading and writing 90-100% of the time.

• None.

Work Environment (inside/outside):

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Duties are performed in both indoors in an office and casino environments and outdoors carrying out field inspections and projects. The duties occasionally require exposure to cold and hot ambient temperatures.

Other Requirements:

• Obtain and maintain a gaming license through the Pueblo of Laguna’s Gaming Control Board and must provide/maintain a valid New Mexico drivers’ license.
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening.