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.

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.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related technical field and 2 years of experience in construction safety management on utility-scale projects; or at least 5 years of experience in construction safety management on utility-scale projects and OSHA 500 training completion or an equivalent board-certified safety designation such as CHST.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

• Occasionally: Carrying 31-50 lbs., Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, required.
• Frequently: Grasping, Gripping, Handling, Pinching, Pulling 31-50 lbs., Pushing 31-50 lbs., Lifting 31-50 lbs., Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, required.
• Constantly: Reading, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, required.
• Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold, Noise, and Vibration in the working environment.
• Frequently exposed Extreme Heat, Humidity, Wet, and Hazards in the working environment.

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $96,000 - $120,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Schedule

Domestic and International travel 76-100% required.