Safety Manager/Director

About Us

We are a diversified designer, supplier, installer, and servicer of engineered air systems and components for the industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, and mission critical markets. Our air treatment systems help control all internal conditions, including temperature, relative humidity, cleanliness, and ventilation.

Job Summary

The Safety Manager serves as the specialist in safety by developing and implementing best practices and procedures within the company that effectively control accident and health exposures and minimize OSHA citations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following:

• Collaborate with EMCOR Safety Director and Bahnson President on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual • Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment (write policy/procure for new equipment in accordance with OSHA/applicable standards) • Submits letters of variance for site specific issues (reviews policy, tools/equipment for options) • Attend joint safety committee meetings (Work with Local(s) in development of NFPA70E compliant energized electrical work policy & other policies, work with CSS group) • Assist in the development of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures (select training materials, review OSHA/Company/industry standards, draft/review training) • Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management • Develops/manage injury/investigation reports (create report forms, complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents) • Track/report/record injuries requiring medical treatment (maintain injury/incident log, individual incident reporting) • Track/manage/ reports for work related injuries (report to workman's comp, track workers comp cases, maintain reports from claims management) • Submit incidents into EMCOR KPA system (reporting and tracking of injuries/near misses/ environmental releases/ property damage/vehicle incidents/regulatory agency visits/subcontractor incident) • Document provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/ processes • Submit revisions/provide safety orientations • Assist in maintaining training records for Company workforce (electronically maintain/archive safety training records) • Assist in sourcing 3rd party training courses (locate trainers for specialized subject matter) • Assist in scheduling/documentation of health exams and fit-testing • Develop/revise/audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes • Modify/develop JSA forms (build forms specific to task/site and submit to SD for approval) • Develop/revise/maintain project/site safety plans (create safety plans based on scope, update as required by GC/owner, submit to SD for approval) • Create/modify/revise/approve job health risk assessments (create/submit to client or GC, submit to SD for approval) • Create silica work plans (Site specific plan for the control of silica hazards, submit to SD for approval) • Reviews/audits site job hazard analysis programs (periodic reviews using IAuditor without notice, submit to SD for approval) • Reviews/revises safety hazard assessments plans/documentation per client requirements (based on individual job requirements, submit to SD for approval) • Work with Clients/GC's/Site managers to correct site issues • Perform Job walks (periodically done with clients/GC , inspecting overall or specific criteria) • Attend meetings (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, "lessons learned", project kick-off, safety stand-downs, division manager, various other work process meetings) • Assist in development of best practices/protocols with clients/GC & local unions (using technical data/resources/industry experience/"tribal knowledge"/legal standards/consensus standards) • Assist in staff management • Provide guidance (for case management, recordability, legal interpretations, industry standards) • Coaching/counseling • Promote Company culture/standards (lead from the front) • Build/develop positive safety culture (safety bulletins, company newsletter, interdepartmental bulletins, safety stand-down, field presence/interaction) • Other duties as required

Qualifications

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• Minimum 5yrs of experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety manager preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred
• OSHA 500 certifications
• Experience writing Health And Safety Plans (HASP's) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's)
• Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines/regulations
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices
• Ability to do public speaking, for safety training purposes
• Must have a valid driver's license, in good standing
• Training in ISO, Six Sigma or comparable quality control program a plus

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus

Required Attributes

• Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities - especially public speaking
• Must have the ability to make quick yet sound decisions
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values
• Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations.
• The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

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