Safety Manager (Traveling)

About the role

EPI Power is seeking a Safety Manager to supply safety leadership and oversight for a data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role functions as an expert resource for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigations. The Safety Manager reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director and may manage Project Safety Managers and/or other Safety Managers assigned to the business.

Schedule

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday (58 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Keep business apprised of safety regulatory changes and facilitate implementation in the field.
• Provide general counsel, advice, and recommendations for safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules and procedures, and state workers’ compensation law for the assigned business management team.
• Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors.
• Facilitate safety inspections and verify adequacy of corrective actions.
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved.
• Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program.
• Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by the Safety Accountability Committee.
• Facilitate, through the business management team, communication regarding safety issues and best practices throughout the organization.
• Generate and provide high-quality safety training.
• Verify project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform inspections of all construction projects to evaluate levels of compliance.
• Perform industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc.).
• Support proposal activities for new work by detailing company capabilities and providing appropriate responses to client questions.
• Participate in the creation of project safety plans.
• Represent the assigned business in all safety-related hearings (OSHA, etc.).
• Support administration of company Vehicle Safe Driver Policy.
• Support administration of company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Work in a formal safety capacity and four years of construction safety experience.
• Data center construction experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Broad-based background in multiple phases of construction.
• Business acumen, conflict resolution, and coaching ability are a must.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Effective communication skills, with strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Proven leadership skills in motivating and mentoring all levels of employees.

Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn additional software; training will be provided on company standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short and long term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

Pay

Competitive pay.