BS Degree or equivalent work experience in the industry
2-3 years of crane and rigging safety protocols
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role developing safety programs
Experience in environmental health and safety management in heavy construction preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulations
Strong organizational and motivational skills
Responsibilities
Develop and implement EHS programs and policies
Advise and coach teams on safety protocols and training
Lead initiatives to reduce safety and health risks
Manage incident and accident investigations and reporting
Conduct site safety audits and mentor employees on safety practices
Deliver EHS training and maintain training records
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on safety issues
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and continuing education
Flexible working hours based on operational needs
On-call availability for urgent safety matters
Engagement in a safety culture that empowers employees
Supportive leadership focused on safety and health compliance
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Safety Manager will have oversight responsibility for all the company's disciplines. The position will report to the Safety, assisting with (but not limited to) implementation of safety programs & policies, safety training, assisting employees and supervision in the development of risk assessment & mitigation, incident & accident management, oversight of field & facility activities, and safety audits & inspections. The Safety Manager will also ensure that the company's commitment to safety and health and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws & regulations are embraced by all employees of the organization. This is deemed a safety sensitive position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the development and implementation of EHS Program & Policies
Advise and coach the team regarding safety protocols, programs, policies & procedures, and training, to ensure all employees sustain our safety vision: "a Safety Culture which empowers & engages employees and other team members in maintaining and sustaining an Incident & Accident-Free Work Environment."
Provide proactive leadership and vision in the reduction of safety and health risk exposure. Minimizing risk through hazard analysis and establishing appropriate controls.
Supports and administer event management (i.e., near-miss, incident, injury, vehicle & property accidents, and lost time events), including incident & accident investigation, reporting, establishing root cause and corrective action, and any follow-up on safety performance issues. Assist in minimizing the financial liabilities as well as human suffering associated with work-related injuries, illnesses, vehicle accidents, property damage, and natural disasters.
Conduct site safety audits, mentoring & coaching employees of any unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and hazard observations, to assess the execution of the Safety Program. Review employee/contractor safety performance against applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
Conduct EHS training and maintain a training database.
Assist the Safety Director with 3rd Party qualifications.
Assist the Safety Director with preparing and maintaining health and safety plans prepared for customers.
Maintain open communication with internal and external individuals, companies, and government agencies on current and future safety issues. Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management.
Respond to safety, health, and environmental complaints and issues, including client-based issues, outside company issues, and observations, and OSHA consultation and compliance.
May accompany an injured employee for treatment and medical evaluation.
Assist the Safety Director in representing the Company's interests and responsibilities through client sponsored meetings and outside agencies such as OSHA, and OR OSHA, WA Labor & Industries, etc.
To foster and provide unparalleled customer service and care to both internal and external customers.
Expectations:
To be on-call and/or physically available as needed by operations. To include nights, weekends, and holidays. Appropriate comp time to be coordinated with Safety Director.
Working hours: regular business hours. Starting and stopping hours as dictated by the necessity of the work and coordinated safety coverage. Ideally starting no earlier than 1 hour prior to crews' arrival and leaving no earlier than 30 minutes prior to crews' departure.
To maintain current and continuing education and certifications as necessary to be up to date with evolving safety practices and theory.
Required Education and/or Experiences:
BS Degree or equivalent work experience and knowledge in the industry
Environmental health and safety management experience in the heavy construction industry preferred.
2-3 years of crane and rigging safety protocols
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity with proven experience in developing and implementing strategic company-wide safety programs
Adept at using various computer applications, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Conduct injury & accident investigation, using root cause analysis.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of occupational safety & health, including but not limited to industrial insurance and risk management in the construction, crane, and transportation industries.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing industrial facilities & construction sites for the company's facilities and job sites
Knowledge of principles of safety engineering, as it applies to work tasks, such as OSHA, DOT, General Industry/Construction Safety orders and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention. Operations, maintenance, construction, and environmental health and safety hazards to be found in a large-scale industrial and construction projects.
Knowledge of accident prevention techniques and devices
Knowledge of methods used to correct existing and potential safety hazards
Knowledge of hazardous materials management
Knowledge of principles of training, employee evaluation, and employee relations
Conduct audits and inspections at customer job sites with an emphasis on crane and rigging safety.
Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Be a good leader, transmit and embed high values & standards (Lead by Example)
Good organizational and motivational skills
Analyze situations; recognize, identify, and recommend corrective actions
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and labor/management agreements
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Ability to grow relationships; maintain professionalism with various levels of employees and outside representatives
Ability to provide convincing presentations, e.g., safety topics, safety training, etc.
Ability to gather and interpret data
Ability to define problems, compile, analyze, and interpret complex data and interpret publications & instructions, establishing facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to prioritize tasks in an ever-changing environment
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Being humble; recognize the knowledge and worth of the front-line worker
Make, support, and explain recommendations and decisions
