Safety Manager (Marine - Travel Required)

Position Overview

The Safety Manager supports the Safety Director in the development, implementation and oversight of the corporate safety and health program as well as ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws and practices. Manages the safety program on moderate to complex projects. Remains current on trends, practices and legal issues. Conducts random safety audits and reviews results using statistical evaluation, audit reports and feedback. Interfaces with estimating department by assisting in cost evaluation and program design changes that will meet various owners' and clients' needs. Establishes relationships with clients' safety staff. Ensures the safe, effective and efficient operation of the department/work unit. Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America to fulfill the essential duties of the role as required. Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by the Supervisor, Company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations.

Management Responsibilities

• Effectively trains, coaches, discipline, and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the department.
• Manages the workforce in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Issues appropriate disciplinary actions when infractions occur.
• Achieves desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence, and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Determines methods and courses of action to achieve departmental and organizational goals through effective financial planning and financial performance of the department/work unit.
• Led investigations and finalizes reports.
• Led and managed OSHA visits and assisted in defense if citations were issued.
• Led Environmental Compliance inspections.
• Escalates potential losses/injury exposures to Risk Management Department.
• Involves Safety Director in a timely manner with issues that could have a significant impact on safety performance or client perception.
• Maintains records on projects that reflect training, regulatory compliance and safety meeting documentation.
• Initiates incentive programs that encourage positive contributions to safety culture.
• Writes and develops emergency action plans for individual projects.
• Updates Orientation materials as a project changes or builds out.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 10-15 years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• CHST required.
• OSHA Authorized Trainer and Safety Certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications required.