Area Safety Manager

Overview

Imagine starting each day surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, CO, while making a real impact on workplace safety. Our rapidly growing team is looking for a dedicated and passionate Area Safety Manager to help us ensure every employee goes home safe and sound. The Area Safety Manager will work closely with local leaders and the Safety Manager to execute safety standards and policies for the Rocky Mountain regional office. This individual will also help our customers achieve a successful and safe work zone, that meets all owner/regulatory requirements, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.

Join a team that values safety as much as we value quality and innovation. If you're ready to combine your expertise with a career in one of the most scenic and vibrant locations in the country, this is your opportunity to grow with us and make a difference!

About us: Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Employees Describe Our Culture As:

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Incentives
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Promotes Behavioral Based Safety policies and procedures to be followed by company or plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Oversee the development and day-to-day responsibilities of the safety team within their designated specialties.
• Assists the Director of Safety in making strategic decisions that impact the overall safety and procedures of the organization.
• Assists in the leading and coordination of safety-related trainings and training programs/media to employees across all levels of leadership
• Complete safety inspections of job sites and organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards; recommend corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Engages site management to ensure safety equipment/supplies are on site and provides recommendations in selecting local occupational emergency services
• Ensures all job site safety audits are performed correctly, corrects any potential errors, and documents various initial site inspections.
• Monitors and promotes weekly on-site safety inspections including logging, reporting and documentation.
• Assists the Director of Safety with the investigation of accidents, injuries and near misses and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Performs additional duties as required

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university,
• Preferably in Occupational Health or Safety in the construction industry
• and four or more years of related experience
• Or equivalent combination of both education and experience
• OSHA certifications required

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to track information and conduct audits
• Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
• Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them
• Must possess sound judgement skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress
• Industrial/Contracting/Oil & Gas/Food & Beverage/Wastewater/ Construction experience preferred

Application Questions:

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $77,000 - $110,000 Full Benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays pending scheduling

Location: On Site (Fort Collins, Colorado)

Travel: Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 50% of your time.

Application Period: We will be accepting Resumes from November 7th - February 7th, 2025.

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.