Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Safety Manager is to provide technical expertise and support in the development and implementation of the Safety Management System for the NTI Organization. This role also involves fostering a culture of safety within the organization by promoting safe work practices, making safety personal, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Help maintain and continuously improve all elements within the Safety Management System.
- Provide technical support on safety and compliance related items. Ensure adherence to all regulations including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
- Assist and / or lead the incident analysis process for injuries and significant near hit events and manage the resulting corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external agencies such as fire departments, health departments, and regulatory bodies.
- Educate workers on safety compliance and safe work practices through training and coaching
- Maintain safety documentation including training records, audit records, incident reports and other compliance related items.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure employees are familiar with these procedures.
- Perform routine audits of job sites, facilities, equipment, procedures, and standards of work
- Assist with development and review of Site-Specific Safety Plans and customer specific guidelines.
- Work closely with operations managers, project managers, and other relevant staff to integrate safety practices into project planning and execution.
- Interface with field leaders regularly to ensure safe work practices and protocols are understood and adhered to in the field.
- Interface with customers as needed to demonstrate support for NTI's safety program and culture.
- Support the Training team to ensure safety is integrated into all technical and hands-on training.
- Create and / or update documented risk assessments / JHA's as new scopes of work or new risks are identified.
- Facilitate employee safety recognition programs to promote a culture of safety.
- Assist with managing workers compensation and Return to Work Programs as needed
- Expected to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Manage local direct reports and act as mentor for professional development of other safety professionals.
- Perform other project related safety duties as needed.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Proficient in using safety management software and tools, including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of federal, state and local safety requirements, including OSHA.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education and Experience: - Minimum 5 years of experience in a safety management role within the construction / telecommunications industry.
- Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.
