Safety Manager, Construction

About the role

R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm specializing in process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, ducts, chutes, structural steel fabrication, and equipment setting and erection.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
• Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Conducts site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Provides education and training in the discipline of safety related content.
• Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
• Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
• Responsible for administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.
• Ensures record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensures all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
• Ensures and as needed assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations.
• Ensures and as needed assists with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
• Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
• Aid in coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Preferred Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline, 5-10 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry, familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s), OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years, familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices, CHST, STS, OSHA 500 all are a plus.
• Computer Skills: Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel), working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.

Required Attributes

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
• Work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional work load.
• Show professional self-discipline and initiative in performing work, attention to detail and committed to performing work within specified deadlines.
• Prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Show commitment to company values and safety culture.

Physical Demands

• Sit, see, talk, and hear.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• No specific noise level.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, fumes, or airborne particles.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.