Corporate Safety Manager

About the role

This position reports to the Corporate Safety Director and is based out of the corporate Knoxville, TN office. It does not have any direct reports. The Corporate Safety Manager works closely with operating companies’ safety leads and field safety professionals, project teams, and senior leadership to provide training, guidance, and assist in complying with the corporate EH&S Program Manual and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The expected work schedule is Monday through Friday with availability on weekends when needed. This position requires extensive travel outside of the Knoxville, TN area and is field-based. Occasionally, it may be assigned to a long-term traveling project supporting an operating company.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field assessments and audits to ensure compliance with the Corporate EH&S Program Manual, applicable local/state/federal regulations, and project/client-specific requirements.
• Works with the project team to resolve any hazards identified.
• Generates reports to document findings from audits and follows up to ensure corrective action is taken in a timely manner to mitigate any hazards identified.
• Provides recommendations to the Corporate EH&S Team for improvements to the EH&S Program based on field observations.
• Participates in actual or potential Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) and other incident investigations as deemed appropriate by corporate safety.
• Reviews Root Cause Analysis and Incident Reports to offer input on causation, recommendations for improvement, and programmatic changes.
• Reviews, schedules, and coordinates Industrial Hygiene sampling and results as required.
• Assists in client pre-qualifications, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings.
• Provides assistance and is a resource with the development of corporate EH&S policies and procedures.
• Identifies areas of improvement within the EH&S Program Manual and provides suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Provides project safety coverage, when needed, to assist in filling any gaps for coverage including but not limited to disaster and emergency response.
• Provides EH&S training and orientations infrequently.
• Other duties as assigned by PIC Corporate Safety & Risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or a similar field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of safety experience in the construction industry, with certifications from the BCSP (CHST, ASP, CSP) highly preferred.
• OR minimum of 12 years of safety experience in the construction industry with OSHA 500/502 and CHST certification or higher BCSP credential.
• Previous experience working with Mining, Heavy Civil, and Power Utilities Construction such as large-scale water projects, above-ground mining, industrial and commercial site development, right-of-way clearing and access road construction, vegetation management, drilled shafts/foundations, etc.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and safe work practices as it relates to heavy civil and power delivery construction activities.
• Ability for extensive travel; will be home for the majority of weekends.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity in working with Artificial Intelligence Models.

Additional Considerations

• This role may work 8-12 hours per day, 5-7 days per week in extreme hot and cold environments after acclimatization.
• Required to wear all required personal protective equipment on a daily basis, which may include but is not limited to Fire Rated Clothing, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Lace-up Boots, and Gloves.
• May be exposed to snakes, insects, and similar hazards; PPE and protective clothing/creams are provided to minimize exposure.
• May be required to work on variable terrain in performance of duties.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle.
• Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination to ensure they meet necessary health and fitness standards for the role.