Employee Safety Manager

Description

Our Core Values

Working at Mt. Baker Ski Area means making a commitment to represent our core values: Sustainability, Safety, Fierce Independence, Our Employees and Stakeholders, and Positive Contributions to Our Community. These values guide how work is approached, decisions are made, and people work together. All responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description should reflect that commitment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job description is intended to convey information important to the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Position Summary:  We are seeking an Employee Safety Manager to join our leadership team. The Employee Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining comprehensive employee safety programs. This role ensures compliance with WISHA/OSHA and DOSH regulations while supporting a culture of safety excellence through effective program execution and continuous improvement. This role will have a strong field presence, providing real-time guidance, mentorship, and oversight to teams while maintaining strong safety performance across all departments and locations.

General Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain corporate safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with organizational standards, WISHA/OSHA and DOSH regulations, and industry best practices
• Execute and oversee safety audits, inspections, and investigations across multiple sites
• Oversee, implement, and maintain the company’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP), working collaboratively with department managers and senior management to ensure its requirements are understood, communicated, trained, and consistently implemented. 
• Proactively work with department managers and senior management to continue to develop the APP with practical, compliant improvements. Draft corresponding updates to the APP, and present proposed changes to senior management for review and approval prior to implementation. 
• Respond to and investigate safety incidents, near-misses, and accidents, implementing immediate corrective actions
• Conduct Risk Assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety risks in ski area operations.
• Document site safety observations, violations, and next steps in internal safety management system
• Identify safety training program needs, including updates to Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key safety programs, such as LOTO, HazCom, emergency response procedures, confined space entry, working at heights, ladder safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop safety training programs as needed in coordination with the Director of Mountain Operations, for key safety programs including but not limited to those listed above.
• Coordinate and/or conduct safety trainings as needed.
• Coordinate delivery of safety training programs for employees at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with location-specific safety regulations and maintain organizational adherence to state and federal requirements
• In consultation with the General Manager, act as liaison as directed with regulatory agencies during inspections and maintain positive relationships with WA Labor & Industries/WISHA/OSHA and DOSH representatives
• Participate in the management of workers' compensation cases, including incident investigations and return-to-work programs
• Support new project startups with safety orientation and site-specific safety planning
• Ensure compliance with safety reporting requirements and standards
• Supervise, mentor, and support department managers and supervisors to continue to develop the preventative safety culture of the organization
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience developing new systems and procedures
• Ability to ski or snowboard, with the ability to complete and pass Mt. Baker Ski Area Ski On-Snow Training
• Experience with de-escalation techniques or training
• Ability to complete Mt. Baker Ski Area Snowmobile Training
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing and challenging dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in safety management with a broad focus in Safety-related areas including, but not limited to, training and development, WISHA/OSHA and DOSH and Safety recruitment, policy and procedure development and implementation
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Construction Management or related field
• Experience coaching employees, supervisors, and managers through underperformance, interpersonal conflict, and other issues. 
• CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST, ARM, or NATE certifications a plus
• WISHA/OSHA and DOSH 500 or 510 
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Extensive knowledge of WISHA/OSHA and DOSH, DOT, NFPA, & NESC regulations, labor laws, and telecommunications/construction industry safety standards
• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements (Motor Vehicle Record, Background Check, Sex Offender Registry Search)

Wage & Hour Information:

Wage range for this position is $40.00-$50.00/DOE.

This is a full-time, year round position, On-Site at Mt. Baker Ski Area.

Benefits Include:

• Employee skiing/snowboarding privileges
• Medical, Vision, Dental eligible after eligibility period is met, within program policy
• Mt. Baker Profit Sharing/401k after eligibility is met
• Retail and Food Discounts
• Paid Time Off once eligibility is met
• Holiday pay 
• Employee Assistance Program

Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Mt. Baker Ski Area, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Work independently 
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, including timely responses to managers and employees, and communication of personal needs
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time in a busy environment, managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to communicate tasks and system adjustments efficiently and positively to a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated, with strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate via email, text, and in person with employees and vendors
• Ability to complete and pass Mt. Baker Ski Area On Road Vehicle Training
• Willingness to move systems forward and bring new ideas to the table 
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of resiliency, hardiness, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and self-regulation

Physical Requirements: Working in the mountain environment is physically demanding. You need to be in good health and in good physical condition and have the ability to perform the following:

• Bending, twisting, lifting, and moving items throughout the day
• Ability to work outside in extreme (heat and cold) and inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds (or more depending on the task)
• Standing and or sitting for long periods
• Climbing and descending stairs
• Shoveling and moving snow
• Standing and walking on compact snow and ice
• Performing repetitive tasks as necessary
• Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions