Area Safety Manager - Energy

About the role

This role supports the Project Teams in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC) and ensures compliance with federal, state, local and client safety regulations and requirements.

This professional will lead the technical development and maintenance of a Project Safety Roadmap and Site Safety Plan. This position reports to the assigned Regional or Division Safety Manager. This position will require travel up to 50% of the time and will occasionally include overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support Crew Foreman, General Foremen, Site and Area Superintendents in the execution of the Project Safety Road map and Site Safety Plan.
• Aid in the development, evaluations and execution of Safety Pre-Task Planning and Standard Work Instructions.
• Conduct daily observations of employee behaviors and site conditions utilizing the SmartTagIt system.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through routine safety program audits.
• Aid in the development and approval of work permits (confined space, ground disturbance, fall protection, etc.).
• Provide coaching to employees on hazard identification and mitigation utilizing the Personal Risk Assessment process.
• Ensure Foremen, GF and Superintendents are evaluating SPTP’s, SWI’s and PRA’s and providing appropriate coaching as needed.
• Meet regularly with project leadership and support the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide up-to-date Total Case Incident Reporting to project leadership and management.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Facilitate safety training and sing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag out, etc.).
• Support Project Safety Mangers in completion of incident investigations.
• Perform periodic evaluations of power tools and equipment (i.e. scissor lifts, forklifts, fall protection, laser levelers, etc.) to ensure equipment is being maintained in good working order, as applicable.
• Monitor and evaluate CEI/Subcontractor compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and project safety requirements.
• Support Project Leadership in the development and execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Flex & Stretch Program.
• Develop SMART Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) to manage development and performance of direct reports.

Requirements

Understanding of industry consensus standards such as NFPA, ASTM, and ANSI.

Experience with union workforce desired.

Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors.

Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health and safety discipline preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: BCSP STSC required and must be willing to obtain a BCSP CHST certification or higher within 12 months.
• CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred).
• Experience: 5-7 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred).

Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.