Safety Manager in Catawba, SC

About the role

GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a nationwide footprint. With more than 45 years of experience, the company emphasizes field servant leadership, safety, quality, and performance. The Site Safety Supervisor/Manager manages the on‑site field HSE function to create and sustain a productive and safe culture, reducing/eliminating occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses.

Responsibilities

• Work as a leader in the safety department under the Corporate Safety Manager.
• Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of company resources; support company philosophy, practice, and goals; function as a team player and maintain good communication with the Safety Department.
• Spend approximately 75% of time in the field.
• Assist in writing, organizing, and implementing jobsite safety plans.
• Review JSAs and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Work directly with the Site Production Manager and management team to develop, implement, and maintain an effective site‑specific safety & environmental plan.
• Manage the Graywolf injury management program; establish a working relationship with a local physician to explain the company’s accident‑management philosophy.
• Coordinate and present safety training (New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, and other accident‑prevention programs as appropriate).
• Attend and participate in weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor’s safety meeting, and PODs.
• Assist in creation of incident reports and Lessons Learned documents, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Lead incident investigations to identify causal, contributing, and root causes; ensure corrective actions are identified and report progress to completion.
• Maintain relations between Graywolf and clients regarding safety matters through effective communication.
• Track, compile, and report leading indicator performance through the SMS to the project leadership team; support initiatives to address negative trending.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements, and other applicable matters.
• Administer drug and alcohol policy on site, including specimen collection.
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies.
• Create notices of noncompliance for Graywolf employees and subcontractors.
• Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety program management experience with demonstrated ability to provide high‑level safety leadership to management and craft workers.
• CHST preferred (or ability to obtain within one year of employment).
• BA/BS preferred.
• OSHA 30 or higher.
• Enthusiasm to learn.
• Flexibility to accommodate work in the office and field.
• Willingness to grow as a public speaker.
• Basic knowledge of the 1904 OSHA Recordkeeping standard.
• Very well‑organized; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high rate of accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with O365 – SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and MS Project.

Physical / Site Requirements

• Lift and carry heavy items up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work at heights with fall protection; work from manlifts, baskets, JLG’s, etc.
• PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.