Project Safety Manager I

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Summary

The Project Safety Manager I implements the RES System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada.

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.
• Leads safety‑related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) meetings, All Hands meetings, Tailgate meetings, Staff meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory meetings, 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 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 procedures.
• Operates company vehicle safely to travel to various site locations.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Present, support, and lead‑by‑example with a safety and quality‑oriented attitude.
• Assist in development of risk assessments and work instructions.
• Monitor weather conditions and manage severe‑weather response.
• Communicate safety‑related incidents to Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department across the business unit and organization.
• Perform ad‑hoc job‑related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department.
• Assist HSQE Department in developing “Safety Alerts” related to incidents to raise awareness across the business unit.
• Facilitate audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies.
• Procure, distribute, and maintain safety‑related tools and equipment for the project.
• Perform 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 expertise.
• Collaboration and team‑building skills.
• Confined‑space awareness.
• Electrical safety knowledge.
• Fall prevention, climbing, and rescue training (preferred).
• Hazard identification and assessment.
• Health and safety incident/inspection management software proficiency.
• Heavy construction and industrial experience.
• Incident investigation capability.
• Leadership abilities.
• Material handling knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with mobile equipment and cranes.
• Understanding of power generation, collection, distribution, substation, transmission, and energy storage systems.
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