Sh&e Manager

Savage CANAC Corporation, an established supply chain solutions company, is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environment Manager to provide direct safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) support to Savage’s rail and transloading operations in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, and Kamloops. This position will office out of Edmonton, Alberta.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• An appreciative culture that values our Team Members
• Paid holidays
• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision and, RRSP with match
• A commitment to supporting our Team Members in achieving goals they never thought possible
• *What You’ll Be Doing**:
• Mentor and coach a workforce to be skilled in rail operation and the transloading of various bulk products, including the development and execution of site-specific procedures
• Lead in Safety by setting an example, following procedures, praising safe behavior, correcting unsafe acts and building a culture of safety
• Spend up to 40% field time in the operation, observing and working alongside team members as they load/unload, railcars/trailers and perform rail related activities
• Work with the team members to ensure work activities are performed in a safe and healthy manner in compliance with Savage applicable policies, regulatory obligations and customer requirements
• Communicate with the local leadership team on any operational problems or issues and provide accurate reporting
• Establish a trusting relationship between Savage, the customer and regulators in a way that creates value and provides opportunity to elevate our relationship with them and other terminal customers
• Provide leadership and coaching in execution of the Savage System, including all elements of the S7
• Thorough understanding of Railway Operations and Rail Safety
• Assist with updating, maintaining and continuously improve team training binders and our Savage U training platform
• Assist with current 5S programs; support, delegate and sustain it
• Maintain standard Rail operating procedures and Safety Management System to ensure terminal is meeting all regulatory requirements
• Ensure Team Members follow policies and procedures and are aware of site policies and initiatives
• Facilitate incident investigation, root cause analysis, implementation and closure of corrective actions
• Work with the Shift Supervisors and leadership team to promote Safety including strengthening and empowering the Safety Specialist Team
• Willing to be reached and able to assist 24/7/365
• *What You Need to Be Successful**:
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health, & Environment including inter provincial regulations, TDG, and Rail Safety
• Proven ability to analyze situations and data to make sound decisions.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with the ability to navigate Savage's internal reporting system for statistical analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills for writing reports, trainings, proposals and more
• A desire to work in the field alongside operators, in an industrial environment
• Comfortable working in an industrial /refinery environment and the hazards that accompany it; exposure to all weather elements, climbing on top of and underneath railcars/trailers, walking long distances on uneven ground and more
• Hold a current valid passport for travel purpose
• *Education / Experience**:
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or ability to achieve CRSP designation
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in the rail industry with CROR or IROR certifications
• Minimum of 2-5 years as a safety professional in a refinery, oil and gas or other industrial environments
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous materials, transloading, OHS regulations, and safety norms in the rail industry
• *Physical Requirements**:
• Ability to go where work is taking place (i.e. uneven surfaces, climb ladders, indoors, outdoors, changing weather conditions)
• Willing to always wear appropriate PPE when needed and set the example
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. occasionally
• *Additional Information**:

Savage maintains a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable human rights legislative requirements, including the duty to accommodate.

For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.