Safety Manager

H 2 O Innovation provides public works management services & operations assistance for water & wastewater treatment plants to municipalities, government organizations, and businesses across North America. Our team in Mississippi is looking for a Safety Manager , QAQC to complete their team. Our next colleague will coordinate and manage safety protocols, training, and compliance for our project sites, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Starting pay of $25.88 per hour;
• Group health insurance plan including vision, dental, telemedicine & health savings account;
• Life insurance;
• 401k plan with employer's contribution;
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays;
• Paid vacations & wellness days;
• Flexible schedule;
• Parental leave;
• Referral program;
  
  

The Day-to-Day

• Coordinate and perform weekly safety meetings for all departments (Water & Sewer, Streets & Drainage);
• Manage required training, including leading training, helping staff complete online training, organizing external training and documenting certificates and credentials;
• Communicate HSE alerts, goals and objectives and performance to both staff and leadership;
• Oversee the SOSPES safety management system, incident investigations, following up on close calls and safety observations, managing inspection/forms completion, and training;
• Handle general liability claims, including investigation, documentation, and communication with the public;
• Generate and maintain weekly safety reports for construction crews;
• Order and manage project safety supplies;
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations;
• Administer the prescription safety glasses program for employees;
• Collaborate with staff and the Corporate HSE team on developing and implementing new safety policies and procedures;
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by upper management and the City of Gulfport Public Works Department.
  
  

The Skills We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED;
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in safety management;
• Knowledge of trenching and heavy equipment excavation for OSHA requirements;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe PDF;
• Ability to generate and manage documentation for safety training and incident investigations;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with the public, team members, and supervisors;
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions;
• Capability to perform physical tasks in various weather conditions;
• OSHA 10-hour and 40-hour certifications (Asset);
• Additional certifications in safety or related fields (Asset);
  
  

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