Safety Manager

About the role

Responsible for implementing, administering and monitoring all IES safety policies, procedures and programs for the locations, departments and projects within their assigned geographical region and/or assigned client.

Ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedure, as well as Federal and State Standards.

Develops and manages Safety/Health initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating occupational incidents, injuries and illnesses.

Perform and instruct in proper techniques to proactively analyze, evaluate, and address work place hazards and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Supports all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Support and provide guidance for operations in development of an action plan for any branch, office or project within their region not meeting safety goals and expectations.
• Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
• Schedule and coordinate safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.
• Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for management in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• As needed, prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
• Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.
• Establish committees, conference calls/video, etc. to establish communication within their region.
• Notify the Director of Safety and DSM of any OSHA inspection within their region and provide guidance to their local resources and/or attend if physically feasible.
• Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports; including but not limited to OSHA 300 logs and incident data for their region and/or assigned client.
• Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Participate in the hiring and managing site safety coordinators and managers.
• Participate in claims reviews for claims within their region and Division as needed.
• Travel as required for business needs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer, vendor, contractor, and IES representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess the manual dexterity, flexibility and visual acuity to perform inspection functions requiring walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and distinguish all applicable codes, colors and symbols correctly.
• Maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bend the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extend arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Must possess the ability to learn the Company and customer computer systems.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry; or a combination related work experience and time (to be reviewed).
• Knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
• Knowledge and experience with the Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart A.
• Certification as an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer CHST (Construction Health/Safety Technician) or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be detail-oriented with high level organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders including field personnel, IES management and customer interfaces.
• Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergency situations with or without advance notice.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Pay

Min USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $115,000.00/Yr.