Safety Manager/Director

About the role

We are a diversified designer, supplier, installer, and servicer of engineered air systems and components for the industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, and mission critical markets. Our air treatment systems help control all internal conditions, including temperature, relative humidity, cleanliness, and ventilation.

The Safety Manager serves as the specialist in safety by developing and implementing best practices and procedures within the company that effectively control accident and health exposures and minimize OSHA citations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EMCOR Safety Director and Bahnson President on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual
• Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment (write policy/procure for new equipment in accordance with OSHA/applicable standards)
• Submit letters of variance for site specific issues (reviews policy, tools/equipment for options)
• Attend joint safety committee meetings (work with Local(s) in development of NFPA70E compliant energized electrical work policy & other policies, work with CSS group)
• Assist in the development of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures (select training materials, review OSHA/Company/industry standards, draft/review training)
• Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management
• Develop and manage injury/investigation reports (create report forms, complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents)
• Track, report, and record injuries requiring medical treatment (maintain injury/incident log, individual incident reporting)
• Track, manage, and report work related injuries (report to workman’s comp, track workers comp cases, maintain reports from claims management)
• Submit incidents into EMCOR KPA system (reporting and tracking of injuries/near misses/environmental releases/property damage/vehicle incidents/regulatory agency visits/subcontractor incident)
• Document and provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/processes
• Submit revisions/provide safety orientations
• Assist in maintaining training records for Company workforce (electronically maintain/archive safety training records)
• Assist in sourcing 3rd party training courses (locate trainers for specialized subject matter)
• Assist in scheduling/documentation of health exams and fit-testing
• Develop, revise, and audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes
• Modify/develop JSA forms (build forms specific to task/site and submit to SD for approval)
• Develop, revise, and maintain project/site safety plans (create safety plans based on scope, update as required by GC/owner, submit to SD for approval)
• Create, modify, revise, and approve job health risk assessments (create/submit to client or GC, submit to SD for approval)
• Create silica work plans (site specific plan for the control of silica hazards, submit to SD for approval)
• Review and audit site job hazard analysis programs (periodic reviews using iAuditor without notice, submit to SD for approval)
• Review and revise safety hazard assessments plans/documentation per client requirements (based on individual job requirements, submit to SD for approval)
• Work with Clients/GC’s/Site managers to correct site issues
• Perform job walks (periodically done with clients/GC, inspecting overall or specific criteria)
• Attend meetings (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, “lessons learned”, project kick-off, safety stand-downs, division manager, various other work process meetings)
• Assist in development of best practices/protocols with clients/GC & local unions (using technical data/resources/industry experience/“tribal knowledge”/legal standards/consensus standards)
• Assist in staff management
• Provide guidance (for case management, recordability, legal interpretations, industry standards)
• Coaching and counseling
• Promote Company culture/standards (lead from the front)
• Build and develop positive safety culture (safety bulletins, company newsletter, interdepartmental bulletins, safety stand-down, field presence/interaction)
• Assist in management of confined space equipment/plans/training
• Assist in issuance of high voltage/NFPA70E safety equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in issuance of 4-gas meters and calibration equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in supply ordering for all company safety equipment (collaborate with purchasing/site personnel to obtain best product for positive safety outcome)
• Assist SD to evaluate/test/standardize PPE
• Assist in problem solving in safety issues companywide (collaborate with field personnel/management to address safety challenges/opportunities)
• Provide first-aid/medical transport/triage
• Assist in industrial hygiene programs companywide (lead, asbestos, silica and other hazardous materials as required)
• Administer and audit ISO 9000:2015 operations work instructions relating to safety
• Ensure compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, and provide for safe working environments for employees
• Monitor operational compliance with contracts and Company established policies
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the executives with recommendation for resolution

Qualifications

• Preferred Education and/or Experience:
  • BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety manager preferred
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
  • OSHA 500 certification preferred
  • Experience writing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
  • Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines/regulations
  • In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
  • Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus
• Required Attributes:
  • Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards
  • Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
  • Excellent organizational and motivational skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities – especially public speaking
  • Ability to make quick yet sound decisions
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
  • Demonstrated commitment to company values
  • Effective communication in English with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to commute to field locations and must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.