Safety Manager

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager will be responsible for partnering with the VP of Safety to execute company safety policies and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This position must be able to demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with Operations, Superintendents, and lead foreman. The Safety Manager must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing.

This position requires travel between offices and field/site locations as determined by VP of Safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries and accidents.

·         Participates in routine field audits, inspections to conduct safety assessments on crews during routine field / site visits.

·         Coaches and advises field personnel on safety findings.

·         Previews projects to determine that all safety needs are met and in compliance.

·         Provides guidance to field personnel, project managers, Executive Management on matters concerning health and safety,

           public safety, and environmental safety.

·         Ensures safety equipment is inspected; recommends replacements when necessary.

·         Drafts reports, data analysis and power point presentations highlighting exposures, equipment, and other risks for management review.

·         Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization’s safety, and security policies and procedures.

·         Maintains Safety Website reports, incidents, close calls and other information determined by VP of Safety.

·         Review current safety training and implement revisions, improvements, and updates.

·         Collaborates with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives’ audits and inspections, documents

          corrective actions taken.

·         Adopts a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees via safety bulletins,

         documentation, and training meetings.

·         Maintains knowledge of hazard prevention and safety best practices, equipment, and developments.

·         Facilitates new hire safety orientation training.

·         Conducts incident investigations and recommends corrective action, if necessary, based upon incidents and/or trends. Determines the

          cause and identifies the means of prevention.

·         Prepares various forms of written communication including, but not limited to, company newsletter articles, toolbox talks, policy

          development, site specific safety plans, procedures and correspondence.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         2 years of field safety experience.

·         3 years of experience and knowledge of Electrical Construction.

·         Possess strong interpersonal skills to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

·         Candidate must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes to the company’s business strategies.

·         Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe situations.

·         Thorough understanding of electrical principles, health and safety laws. 

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Clean driving record

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, Excel and related software.

Education and Experience:

·         Minimum of 3 years of experience in Electrical Construction field

·         Successful Completion of the OSHA 30 Certification and  Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification (company will

          provide certification process)

Physical Requirements:

·         Standing – Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about, for extended periods of time.

·         Walking – Moving about on foot.

·         Sitting – Remaining in the normal seated position for extended periods.

·         Lifting – Raising or lowering an object (50-150 pounds) from one level to another (including upward pulling).

·         Carrying – Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, e.g. tools, equipment, and materials up to

          100 pounds and up to 400 feet.

·         Pushing – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.

·         Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the forces.

·         Ascending or descending ladders, lifts, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

·         Maintaining balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

·         Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

·         Bending legs at the knees, ability to come to rest on knees.

·         Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

·         Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

·         Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

·         Holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the

          hand(s).

·         Picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers, rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

·         Perceiving attributes of objects, e.g. size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

·         Work environments may be noisy, congested, and/or in confined spaces.

·         Must be able to read and understand technical documents such as blueprints.

·         The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

          functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

          functions.

·         Clean driving record (MVR) with the expectation of driving daily.

Working Conditions:

·         Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures, e.g. exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions, on your feet 8-10

          hours a day.

·         Work from all types of ladders, stepladders.

·         Perform work at various heights, up to 50’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, or other areas.

·         Wear PPE, e.g. hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and ear plugs at all times, and when applicable.

·         Work in restricted areas, switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, and vaults.

·         Follow special procedures including contamination control, noise control, vibration, building system awareness and procedures.

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunities Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.