Safety Manager

About the role

Lead, manage, and hold accountability for the company’s safety culture, strategy, and compliance. Implement and sustain a behavior-based safety culture by integrating safety as a core value in all project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Allocate appropriate resources, including specialized safety training, up-to-date technology, and dedicated coaching time to enhance employee safety skills.
• Foster employee development through continuous safety education and professional growth opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with and connect with all stakeholders.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to encourage safety best practices and address areas needing improvement.
• Implement and sustain a Behavior-Based Safety Culture by integrating safety as a core value in all project delivery processes.
• Be active, visible, and connected within our industry.
• Connect with our customers and build relationships.
• Promote positive relationships with regulatory agencies such as OSHA.
• Guarantee the timely dissemination of vital safety information across all organizational levels.
• Effectively articulate the company's safety philosophy, vision, and strategy.
• Work with the Safety Steering Team to maintain accountability of annual goals, quarterly rocks, and measurables.
• Oversee and evaluate third-party safety partners to ensure alignment with Keen's safety standards and objectives.
• Create and/or review safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Ensure Keen is within compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Work with the team during design and preconstruction to ensure hazards are identified and eliminated.
• Help teams find opportunities to utilize the Prefabrication Shop to move hours from the field to the controlled environment.
• Review and approve project specific safety plans.
• Keep engaged in the industry to understand trends and technology advances that are applicable to Keen.
• Leverage advanced technologies such as wearables and automation to enhance worker protection and safety outcomes.
• Cultivate an intrapreneurial mindset to drive innovative safety solutions within the company.
• Create and maintain industry contacts to help move the industry forward as a whole.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience managing the safety efforts of a mid-sized or large-scale design-builder, EPC, and/or construction management company, preferably in the industrial or commercial construction industries.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trainer (CST), OSHA 500, IH-Industrial Hygiene designations or related industry certification(s) highly desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, or related software.
• Knowledge of OSHA, theories, principles, and practices of construction, safety, and risk management for the construction industry and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention.
• Experience in food safety, feed safety, NFPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) are desirable.
• Continuous improvement of processes and the ability to develop others is a necessity.
• Experienced in training/facilitation, speaking in large groups, leading teams, motivating, and patience to retrain or change training when needed.
• Professional and technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish beneficial, but not required.
• Travel up to 80% by air and ground on a regular and ongoing basis without travel restrictions.
• Must have a valid passport.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Industry knowledge and network building skills.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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