Site Safety Manager

The Site Safety Manager will support the Health and Safety plan for the company and monitor risk associated with projects and company operations. Under the direction of the Corporate Safety Director, this role will plan, direct and implement the organization’s safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment and all operations comply with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety-related regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. Keep management informed of new or revised rules and ensure all safety-related compliance requirements are met.
• Safety Information Management: Provide and ensure compliance with safety-related information such as regulatory requirements, signage, labor posters, barriers, required trainings, and other materials to educate personnel and prevent hazardous occurrences.
• Safety Meetings: Plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings in partnership with jobsite supervision. Facilitate pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors and review documentation to ensure subcontractor safety documents and trainings are complete.
• Site Inspections: Conduct frequent safety inspections on all jobsites to verify that safe procedures are in place and being followed. Determine corrective actions and preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure implementation.
• Accident and Injury Investigation: Perform and oversee investigations of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions. Interface with workers' compensation claims, communicate with injured workers, and develop return-to-work strategies.
• Employee Training: Train employees on company safety policies and procedures. Ensure new employees receive safety instructions and training before starting work.
• Job Site Paperwork: Implement, inspect, and maintain job site paperwork including toolbox talks, audits, accident investigations, Safety Data Sheets, and meeting minutes.
• Recommendations and Assistance: Provide recommendations and assistance to project managers, superintendents, field supervision, and employees regarding job site hazards, employee training, new equipment, and materials.
• Communication: Keep the Safety Manager, Safety Director, and Branch Managers informed of pertinent safety issues and developments.
• Work Atmosphere: Maintain a positive work environment by fostering strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers, and senior management.

Qualifications:

• 30 hr minimum Occupational Health and Safety.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in site safety management or a similar role within [Industry/Field].
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, county, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in conducting safety inspections, investigations, and employee training.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Experience with safety documentation and compliance procedures.
• Certification in safety management (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)) is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HATZEL & BUEHLER provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HATZEL & BUEHLER complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HATZEL & BUEHLER expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HATZEL & BUEHLER’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.