Safety Manager

About the role

This position will be located in Orangeburg, SC or Hamlet, NC. Candidate must be willing to be onsite daily.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recognize and control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee and subcontractor activities through safety management and communication with supervisory personnel.
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests, property damage assessments, and personal injury investigations.
• Issue confined area entry and "hot work" permits as needed.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions/activities, conducting root cause analysis.
• Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures, taking appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance personnel during inspections.
• Assist in crafting and implementing employee safety orientation training programs.
• Work in extreme environments, walk long distances over rough terrain, and photograph site conditions.
• Conduct classroom and field training for project personnel and occasionally climb to heights on equipment and platforms.

Qualifications

• At least 5-10 years experience in safety management in construction.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Education And Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety related field
• 5 years of safety experience in construction industry
• ASP or GSP certification and CHST certification OR
• No Degree
• 10 years of safety experience in construction industry
• OSHA 500CHST certification

Pay

Salary will be based on a combination of previous related experience, education, and credentials. Bonus eligibility.

Schedule

Company truck with all expenses covered. All travel expenses paid. 401K matching, medical benefits, etc. provided.

Safety Considerations

• May work 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week in extreme hot and cold environments after acclimatization.
• Required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment daily.
• May be exposed to snakes, insects, and similar hazards with appropriate PPE provided to minimize exposure.
• May be required to work on variable terrain, operate a motor vehicle, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• May use field test equipment requiring manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• May be required to enter confined and/or enclosed spaces with respiratory protective equipment.
• Occasional climbing may be necessary.
• May be required to drive for long distances and work at night.
• Exposure to hazardous materials on a routine basis with appropriate PPE and protective clothing provided.

Benefits

• Completion and clearance of a pre-employment physical examination is required.