Project Safety Manager I

About the role

The Project Safety Manager I implements the RES System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada. They promote company safety culture, act as a liaison for health and safety, and oversee permit to work processes.

Responsibilities

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
• Serves as a key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prioritizes, as needed, the daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialists working on the project.
• Develops and maintains site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
• Oversees Permit to Work processes.
• Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Led safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings.
• Leads safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings.
• Leads the implementation of project safety incentive programs.
• Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Procures, distributes, and maintains safety-related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project.
• Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions.
• Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations.
• Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion.
• Maintains incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
• Facilitates injury management.
• Coordinates emergency response efforts.
• Facilitates Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.
• Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Assists in development of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions.
• Maintains incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
• Facilitates audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies.
• Procures, distributes, and maintains safety related tools and equipment for the project.
• Performs any other job-related duties/functions requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department.

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of: ANSI/DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA/IEEE/CSA Regulations and Standards.
• Coaching, Mentoring, and Training.
• Collaboration and Team Building.
• Confined Space.
• Electrical Safety.
• Fall Prevention/Climbing/Rescue Training (preferred).
• Hazard Identification and Assessment.
• Health and Safety Incident/Inspection Management Software.
• Heavy Construction and Industrial.
• Incident Investigation.
• Leadership.
• Material Handling.
• Microsoft Office Applications.
• Mobile Equipment and Cranes.
• Power Generation - Collection, Distribution, Substation, and Transmission, Energy Storage Systems.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Subcontractor Management.
• Technical Writing Skills.
• Trenching and Excavations.
• Work at Height.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field preferred.
• 3 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience required.
• 5 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience preferred.
• 3 or more years Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience preferred.
• Certification Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
• Certification CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO preferred.
• Certification First Aid/CPR/AED preferred.
• Certification CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC preferred.
• Certification NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• OSHA 510 Certification preferred.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Domestic and International travel 76-100% required.