Senior Safety Manager

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates independent judgment and when necessary, exercises the authority to stop operations and activities that could harm to employees, equipment, or Owner’s property.
• Reviews Contractor Site-Specific Safety Plans prior to the start of construction on site.
• Review and comments on Crane Hoist Plans.
• Reviews JHA’s and PTP’s developed by Contractors for specific tasks.
• Periodically attends and participates in Progress /OAC Meetings.
• Makes sure sites are compliant with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Provides technical and administrative support to Contractors working on campus.
• Identifies ways to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess contractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Works collaboratively with Graham Company Safety Services team.
• Trains internal Owner’s staff on safety requirements.
• Reviews and provides input on accident and incident reports.
• Attends meetings relating to your position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in the construction industry required.
• Extensive knowledge of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to conduct training. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong leadership skills. Professional demeanor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficient in Graham standard computer applications.
• Regular and predictable attendance in accordance with the limitations and reporting procedures established by The Graham Company from time to time.
• Employees are required to be fit-for-duty which includes not being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. This includes any drugs that might impact an employee’s ability to safely perform their job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Traveling throughout campus as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Often required to stand and walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch to regularly inspect job sites.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and may be required to sit for hours during meetings and/or to process their paperwork etc.
• Frequently required to sit; speak or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Extensive use of computer and keyboard and viewing of computer screen is required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK LOCATION

• Work is performed onsite in the New Haven, CT area.