What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at BLHI?
B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Safety Manager for various locations overseas. Candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the site Safety Program and developing and training personnel on safety policies and procedures at the job site location. Knowledge of current Federal and OSHA requirements is a must.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and monitor the site Safety Program at the project location
- Develop and train personnel on safety policies and procedures
- Perform site safety inspections and audits
- Complete equipment inspections and audits
- Conduct employee onboarding process including safety orientation and indoctrination
Requirements:
- US citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the US Government
- Ability to relocate overseas to work on projects for 2-4 years
- Bilingual
Preferences:
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Documented continuing education, certification, & accreditation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to manage project personnel associated with safety & health staff
- Ability to establish and maintain management plan consistent with other management disciplines
- Ability to construct, coordinate, and conduct various safety & health training programs and schedules
- Ability to construct various reports utilizing common software and web based applications
Physical Demands:
To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:
- Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead
- Have the ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist for extended periods
- Have the ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 75 pounds
- Possess the manual dexterity to utilize and operate construction tools and/or construction equipment and machinery
- Possess physical agility and mobility, to include safely maneuvering throughout the job site
Work Environment:
To perform the duties of this job, the employee
- Must be able to work 60-hours/week, six days/week, 10 hours/day
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Will have occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including frequent loud noises
- Must be comfortable with regular work near moving mechanical parts and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
