Safety Manager

Job Position: Safety Manager

Why Join Us?

At Knobelsdorff, we believe in creating a work environment where employees thrive both professionally and personally. Founded in the early 1980s, our company has grown from a small operation serving local agricultural and industrial facilities to a nationwide enterprise with over 350 employees. Our success is built on teamwork, dedication to our core values, and a commitment to excellence. We offer our employees:

• Career Growth: Customizable training programs and educational stipends to help you develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation based on years of service, unpaid vacation options, and sustainable employment with full-time work booked years in advance.
• Unique Culture: An unparalleled culture that values work-home balance and fits your lifestyle choices.

For more about our culture, visit our careers page at Knobelsdorff Careers.

Purpose:

As a Safety Manager at Knobelsdorff, you will be the driving force behind our safety performance, reporting, and adherence. Under the guidance of the Senior Safety Manager, you will support one of our divisions and utilize your in-depth understanding of OSHA safety practices and Knobelsdorff procedures to ensure that our projects are completed safely. This is a position requiring management experience in safety, with the flexibility to travel nationwide and perform field audits and inspections. The position must have the capabilities to work within our Goodhue MN and Eagan Offices as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Risk Assessments: Assess and analyze job sites with crew leads for potential hazards related to electrical risks, including arc flash and arc blast scenarios, ensuring the proper application of preventive measures.
• Assist in Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Engage in LOTO procedures to mitigate the risks associated with the unexpected energization of electrical systems and other the release of other types of hazardous energy.
• Employee Training and Development: Develop and facilitate training programs related to electrical safety, including NFPA 70E compliance, LOTO protocols, arc flash/arc blast awareness, and other compliance training (forklift, MEWP, at heights, CPR/First Aid, ect).
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate safety incidents, including near misses, to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Prepare and present detailed reports to leadership on findings and recommendations.
• Safety Audits and Compliance: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with established safety standards and identify areas for improvement.

• Travel: Visit job sites across the U.S. as needed (Extensive travel required). 
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor project teams on safety policies and procedures.
• Training: Provide education and training to project teams.
• Documentation: Oversee and audit project-level safety documentation.
• Regulation Compliance: Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, and OSHA regulations.
• Safety Audits & Investigations: Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and manage workers' compensation claims.
• Supervision: Ensure employee adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Reporting: Create and coordinate mandated safety statistics reports.
• Risk Assessment: Implement risk assessment procedures and mitigation strategies.
• On-Site Support: Assist field personnel with EHS/OHS challenges and attend “Tailgate” meetings to discuss job site hazards and best practices.
• Pre-Construction Preparation: Assist with safety-related pre-construction preparation and coordination.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

We believe the requirements listed are guidelines, not fixed rules. If you feel you're an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.

• Associates/bachelor’s degree in safety management, environmental health and safety, electrical Journey worker, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in safety related roles within the industrial electrical contracting industry.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and arc flash/arc blast safety.
• Previous experience developing and conducting safety training programs.
• Conduct risk assessments, and implement safety practices based on findings, and engage with employees, PM, CM, Division Leads.

• Training Experience: Experience in classroom and field training.
• Travel Availability: Ability to travel nationally, including overnight stays.
• Educational Background: Associate degree in Safety Management or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED/Fall Protection Competent Person Certified and OSHA 30 Certified, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Administrative Skills: Basic project and construction field administration experience.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license with a history of safe driving.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Screening: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods.
• Capable of working in extreme temperatures and lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Willingness to “lend a hand and get dirty” if needed.

Accessibility:

If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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Salary : $75,000 - $110,000