About CTS:

Crown Technical Systems is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions to the challenge of safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Crown Technical Systems is headquartered in Fontana, California, with additional production and engineering facilities in Garland, Texas, and Ontario, Canada. 

Job Summary:

The candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of a world-class Safety, Health, and Environmental programs through proactive actions to achieve regulatory compliance. Requires the ability to communicate cross-functionally and at all levels of organization. Candidate must be willing to lead, direct, develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies/procedures as well as OSHA compliant policies/procedures while promoting and ensuring effective safety operations in the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Acts as a business partner to provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring within all levels of the organization.
• Creates, develops, provides, or coordinates training, materials, and other educational tools.
• Serves as Safety SME for in a multi-location organization 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategies related to safety policies and procedures.
• Drive employee engagement in safety improvement initiatives 
• Review, improve, and assist in safety policies/procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Maintains and ensures EHS compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to Federal, State, and Customer safety regulations.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies related to safety; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior leadership.
• Coordinate and ensure timely regulatory, customer, internal reporting requirements and adherence to site EHS metrics.
• Review accident and incident reports to provide root cause analysis
• Administers the Workman’s Comp process & serves as CTS’ subject matter expert in Return-to-Work program tasks.
• Develops and establishes safety goals; tracks & reports out on KPI for the safety department 
• Promote EHS Continuous improvement through annual EHS plan and promote EHS culture good communications. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
• Proficiency to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe situations.
• Skillset to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Exposure of Safety Information Management Platforms such as ISNetworld, VERO, Avetta Browz, or ComplyWorks

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field.
• At least seven (7) years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience / knowledge in the areas of safety and risk management.
• Must have a valid vehicle driver’s license and driving record that meets criteria to drive as outlined in the Crown Technical Systems vehicle policy.
• Prior certification in AED, First Aid/CPR and OSHA standards required. CSP strongly preferred
• EMT certification a plus
• OSHA 500 preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel throughout entire facility as required to conduct safety inspections

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to Texas manufacturing facility, less than 10%