Everything Has A Reason

Over time this statement became a culture at Bass Cat and Yar-Craft Boats.  A simple tribal tactic, not one that comes from a how-to manual or a mission statement.  It comes with years of building the finest bass and walleye boats in the world.  Our staff compiles hundreds of years of boat-building experience.  We aren’t the new kids on the block, and we know our culture runs deep. 

We uphold a commitment to ensuring each boat is comprised of the finest quality throughout the manufacturing process.  Better resins, better fiberglass, better techniques and not cutting corners in any segment.  It’s not about the price, it’s about the boats and the people that build and run them. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training programs related to safety.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and conduct and/or coordinate building, safety and operational inspections.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Employee / Supervisor / Employee Training: Facilitate, document, and ensure all employees, at site receive the company’s required safety training and all site-specific training as well. Conduct safety meetings and training programs for employees.
• Field and Job Site Inspections & Observations: Perform job hazard analysis to identify hazards within the workplace. Stop any operations if the health, safety, or environmental risks are unacceptable. Coach and guide employees and management regarding safety compliance issues and safe product applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist with the administration of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations such as OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and NFPA. 
• Customer Interface: Participate in safety initiatives, meetings and program as required by the customer. May provide customer safety training as approved.  Work with job site safety personnel to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Incident / Accident Investigation & Reporting: Investigate incidents involving company property or employees.  Prepare documentation to ensure an adequate investigation and preservation of evidence is completed.
• Medical Interface: Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities.  May work with medical providers to ensure the procedure requirements of our return to work program are followed.
• Administrative: Carry out tech/rep duties in accordance with safety company policies and collective bargaining agreements. Compile management reports and assist with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.  Administer the emergency response procedures for job site location.

Environmental

• Develop and maintain management information systems which identify the location of hazardous materials in all facilities.
• Update and deliver employee training programs related to hazardous materials and waste.
• Supervise work of outside contractors involved in removing or testing hazardous materials.
• Investigate employee complaints concerning exposure to hazardous materials or air pollutants.
• Maintain accurate records related to chemical inventories, complaint investigations, and shipments of hazardous wastes.
• Input packing slips/invoices for all incoming chemicals.
• Keep informed of current and proposed regulations related to program areas assigned.
• Perform related field work as required.
• Maintain operation and inspection logs, including but not limited to, opacity checks, waste logs, monthly departmental inspection logs, etc.
• Submit clear and concise written reports based on inspections.
• Recommend and coordinate the development of programs needed to comply with hazardous materials regulations.
• Provide coordination with regulatory agencies regarding hazardous materials.
• Disseminate Right-to-Know information, including SDS Manuals.
• Coordinate with the audits and inspection material to ensure conformity with the plan.
• Coordinate and verify the work progress as per the relevant specifications and company's environmental systems.
• Assist in designing, preparing, implementing and maintaining an environmental project plan.
• Reduce the impact on local environment by pollution control, implementing plans for controlling wastes, removal of hazardous substances, management of water in accordance to the legislated and contractual requirements.
• Make certain that documents and records are filed as per regulations.
• Overview and coordinate environmental operations to ensure permit renewals and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect the facility for environmental compliances.
• Make sure that industrial operations are regulated as per the state and local changing conditions.
• Determine the root cause of environment issues and plan for appropriate actions to overcome them.
• Find out potential environmental risks and design for mitigation plan.
• Maintain clear and complete documentations for reference purpose during environmental operations.
• Keep updated documents which enclose regulations and environmental policies.
• Work with cross-functional groups to maintain monitoring programs and environmental management.
• Determine areas of improvement to lessen environmental wastes and damages.
• Develop contamination control programs to reduce hazards and accidents.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely disposal of waste including, but not limited to, general, cardboard, and other materials.

Maintenance

• Monitor and report to Manager on compliance with maintenance, environmental and safety issues.
• Maintain logs and ensure compliance for all maintenance inspections.
• Responsible for all other tasks/duties as assigned or necessary to successfully meet the goals and mission of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply government regulations related to hazardous materials and wastes.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with people.
• Ability to carry out administrative or staff assignments and present them in writing or verbal format.
• Ability to share technical ideas and concepts with public and non-technical personnel.
• Good judgment, planning and strategy making skills are essential.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage, lead, participate and schedule multiple activities.
• Ability to work dynamically in various work environments.
• Ability to follow through on systems and procedures.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressures and meet deadlines.
• Personal integrity to handle confidential information as applicable.
• Willingness to be open, to learn and to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety, or related field
• 2 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment leading environmental and safety compliance
• Proficient knowledge of required environmental statutory assets, environmental requirements, and laws.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations, quality reviews, along with proficiency in writing reports.
• Computer proficiency, e.g., keyboard experience, email, EXCEL, Internet research.
• Analytical ability and proficiency in math.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials including hazardous wastes and other hazardous pollutants.
• Experience in inspecting for hazardous materials and understanding processes which can produce hazardous wastes and hazardous air pollutants.
• Knowledge of updated research methods, concepts and state environment.
• Must have current driver’s license and a clean driving record

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Faith based foundation
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)/Paid Holidays/Vacation