Safety Manager I

About the role

The Safety Manager I position is to provide support to the ESCO Group Safety Department. To help lead and maintain a high value of safety in the workplace. The primary role for this position will be to provide day-to-day safety support, training, inspections, audits, and compliance across assigned business units.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the ESCO Group safety program throughout the company.
• Schedules and provide necessary safety training for all new employees.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and schedules necessary safety training for all existing employees.
• Show leadership skills and quality in the role of Safety Manager.
• Helps maintain and coordinate job site inspections.
• Audit, verify and possibly conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Monitor and help coordinate proper test intervals for various equipment.
• Maintains the chemical inventory records for the Hazardous Communication Program.
• Accurately and confidentially maintains ESCO Group records and other sensitive employee data.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Follows all guidelines, polices, and procedures established by ESCO Group.
• Complete annual continuing educations courses as required.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO Group’s standards and best practices.

Requirements

Desired Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
• Develops meaningful relationships and trust with employees and clients.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build relations and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement correct measures.
• Proficient in the following safety standards: Subpart C (General Health and Safety), Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Equipment Inspection/Assured Grounding, Hazardous Communication/Right-to-know, Lockout/Tagout, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Forklift/Rough Terrain Forklift, Confined Space Entry/Procedures, NFPA 70E.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Health or related field preferred.
• 2-year degree with electrical experience/background and 3+ years of construction experience.
• 1-2 years of electrical experience/background with related construction experience.
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 or related background.
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Required:

• Must be willing to travel away from home one month total per year.
• Willingness to travel on short notice.
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license.

Schedule

Typical Working Hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm. May require extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the nature of ESCO’s client support model.