Site-Specific Safety Manager

About the role

This individual is responsible for the direction, coordination and supervision of the Company Health and Safety Program and Policies for a single job site located in El Paso, TX. The role plans, leads, and directs the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures for the job site and executes other assigned duties. This individual communicates all branch safety and risk data to the project manager. The position requires daily on-site presence in El Paso, TX, or willingness to commute there daily. The salary range for this position is $40–$55/hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and believe in the Commitment to Zero and Striving Towards Excellence and Professionalism in Safety (STEPS) efforts, as well as the Driving Without Distractions Initiative.
• Work with our parent company APi Group, Inc. and APi Group, Inc. Risk Management Department on investigations, records, reports, claims, incidents and other items.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal safety regulations and WSFP company safety programs and policies.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses; assist in accident investigations and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in Safety Committees.
• Perform multiple job site and facility safety inspections/audits on a weekly basis.
• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and walking jobs approximately 75% or more of the time.
• Develop and deliver safety training as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Company Programs.
• Anticipate, develop, implement and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Act as a liaison between WSFP Corporate Risk Management and Branch Operations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take on a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Perform other duties as the company needs dictate and an increasing skill level is demonstrated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety and health, risk control or other related areas is preferred; relative experience in safety, health, risk control, the fire protection industry or construction may supplement the degree preference.
• CHST, ASP, or CSP certification required (alternates may be approved if comparable).
• 2+ years of construction safety/risk experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and BlueBeam Revu PDF preferred.
• Exceptional planning, time-management and follow-through.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Approved OSHA 500 trainer preferred.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information and/or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complex situations.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other training software.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Attending meetings, both in-person and virtually; speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and perform post-accident investigations.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Career Path Programs and Company Paid Training