Field Safety ManagerReporting to the Central Region Safety Director this position is responsible for the oversight and execution of safety efforts at various projects in the field. This includes safety inspections/audits, tracking and implementing job-specific safety plans, providing onsite training for field employees, meeting with project managers to discuss safety issues, preparing reports on project safety and audits, coordinating emergency management efforts and assisting with incident investigations.
ResponsibilitiesThis is an on-site position
- Conduct documented jobsite safety inspections and communicate with project managers, field supervisors and other employees regarding hazards, exposures and corrective actions required to maintain a safe jobsite.
- Attend various jobsite safety huddles to provide coaching and guidance as needed to the foreman and ensure that safety huddles are being conduced effectively. Counsel field supervisors and employees on safe work practices as needed.
- Foster relationships and ask the right questions to identify safety risks, opportunities to improve and asses safety competencies. Document safety efforts (identified risks, corrective actions, preventative steps taken, complete best practices, coordinated efforts with GC and other crafts).
- Maintain professional relationships with employees, safety representatives, the safety and health community in the area, and project management. Work with operation leaders during pre-construction activities to ensure safe execution of work. Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety rules & regulations.
- Support incident response, assist with emergency protocol, investigations and root cause analysis and documentation. Conduct and document incident investigations and provide corrective actions as needed to prevent future occurrences.
- Develop and conduct jobsite training on safety techniques in the field and in the office. Assist with safety orientation/re-orientation of new employees.
- Other duties as assigned by employer.
Qualifications- 3-5 years in a safety related position
- OSHA 30 certification
- Recognized certification as a safety professional (CHST, GSP, etc) or pursue and obtain within 2 years
- MSHA experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Must have knowledge of construction job sites
- Must have a clean driving record as provided from the MVR report
- Routine physical activity - be able to stand/walk all day
