Site Safety Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers, executes and continually improves the Safety and Health Program
• Manages, monitors, and conducts inspection of services for safety and contract compliance
• Maintains all safety metrics for the project
• Captures, records, reports, and analyzes all safety data for trends
• Performs the role of investigative lead in complex investigation of incidents, near misses, and property damage incidents
• Ensures follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and ensures proper records/documents are maintained
• Keeps abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization
• Participates in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys including the developing and drafting of audit documentation
• Coordinates with others for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently and effectively
• First responder to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate health / safety/ security concerns
• Conducts routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices
• Conducts daily site visits unless weather stops work for the day
• Conducts written Site Audits and/or Job Behavior Observations at a frequency dictated by management and/or client
• Provides safety training to all site staff
• Reports safety trends to the Project Manager and the Corporate Safety Manager
• Identifies and mitigates all safety hazards in a practical, timely, and responsible fashion
• Uses judgment and initiative in the selection, interpretations and application of guides, making compromises and adaptations, when necessary within the framework of established contractual objectives

Requirements

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to all aspects of solar construction and construction equipment and tools
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of confirming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of power generation mechanical and electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to travel extended periods of time
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Effective organization and planning skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and audiovisual presentations

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• BS Degree in safety or a related field with five (5) years of construction safety experience or ten (10) years of construction safety experience
• Must be Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
• Have obtained OSHA 30 Certification
• Authorized CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
• Valid Driver’s License Required with a clean driving record.