Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the MIC Safety Program, demonstrating management skills and the ability to manage all aspects of a project safety program. This is a traveling, project-based position, up to 90% of the time, with potential placement on a project site located in any state throughout the U.S. Projects typically last 8–18 months on average. The role may report directly to EHS Senior Leadership or a Group/Senior Safety Manager and is expected to show progressively increasing responsibility and authority.

Responsibilities

• Safety:
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the safety program on complex construction projects.
  • Conduct workplace safety checks to identify safety infractions and initiate Stop Work Authority when necessary.
  • Provide direction and guidance to onsite construction staff on corrective action for safety infractions to eliminate hazards and mitigate future risk.
  • Provide safety leadership to create enthusiasm and participation among management and craft workers, resulting in excellent safety performance.
  • Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required and monitor results for presentation to site management.
  • Chair or assist in site safety committee and R4 meetings; review R4 documents and present information to management.
  • Attend weekly general safety meetings, weekly supervisor’s safety meetings, and daily gang box meetings.
  • Communicate between MIC and client management regarding safety matters.
  • Input and review incident reports.
  • Monitor all site safety reports and maintain site bulletin board for postings.
  • Track, compile, and present leading indicator statistics to the project leadership team.
  • Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies.
  • Administer drug and alcohol testing on site.
  • Spend 60% of time in the field on job sites; if unable, communicate this to the Senior Environmental Safety & Health Manager.
• Compliance:
  • Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary steps to consult and guide site management in corrective action to eliminate or minimize them; document actions on daily activity report.
  • Implement the Zero Injury System of safety excellence on the projects.
  • Understand and implement safety policies and procedures.
  • Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance.
  • Implement the company environmental program and perform weekly inspections as required.
  • Lead site inspections and testing as necessary and compile DFR in timely fashion.
  • Review safety program documentation, record keeping, document posting, trenching and scaffold permitting, and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Participate in planning and implementing a Hazard Communication Program in compliance with federal, state, and MIC policies, including a hazardous materials list, MSDS file, container labeling, employee training, and subcontractor communications.
  • Present safety emphasis to site employees as identified.
  • Participate in and lead emergency responses.
  • Maintain site metrics and share with site and corporate management.
• Planning:
  • Partner with management in writing, organizing, and implementing the job site safety plans.
  • Work directly with the Project Manager and management team to develop, implement, and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan.
  • Work with the Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements, and other applicable matters.
  • Oversee the MIC injury management program; set up a working relationship with a local physician, explain the MIC philosophy of managing accidents, and provide for basic first aid.
• Training:
  • Coordinate and present safety training to support MIC and client requirements. Topics may include Planning, Documentation, New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, etc.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 1 year of construction safety management experience with demonstrated ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • CHST preferred and will be encouraged.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
  • When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
  • Set a personal example of safe behavior.
  • Functional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar.
  • Communication and report writing.
  • Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping, and injury management.
  • CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and training experience.
  • Work toward professional certification (CHST, CMSP, etc.).
  • Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Competitive pay ($95,000 – $110,000/year, commensurate with experience) with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) with coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
• Family & Lifestyle:
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• Planning for the Unexpected:
  • Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
  • Group legal plan.