Traveling Safety Manager

About the role

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing, administering and monitoring all IES safety policies, procedures and programs for the locations, departments and projects within their assigned geographical region and/or assigned client. Ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedure, as well as Federal and State Standards.

• Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Support and provide guidance for operations in development of an action plan for any branch, office or project within their region not meeting safety goals and expectations.
• Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
• Schedule and coordinate safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.
• Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for management in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• Prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
• Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.
• Establish committees, conference calls/video, etc. to establish communication within their region.
• Notify the Director of Safety and DSM of any OSHA inspection within their region and provide guidance to their local resources and/or attend if physically feasible.
• Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports; including but not limited to OSHA 300 logs and incident data for their region and/or assigned client.
• Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Shall participate in the hiring and managing site safety coordinators and managers.
• Participate in claims reviews for claims within their region and Division as needed.
• Travel as required for business needs.

Requirements

• Must have CHST (will consider other BCSP certifications) and/or CSMC.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety.
• OSHA 510/500.
• OSHA 30.
• First Aid CPR certified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Communications skills.
• Good customer relations skills.
• Be willing to travel within a region and willing to work OT and weekends if needed.

Qualifications

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associate degree or higher preferred.

• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry; or a combination related work experience and time (to be reviewed).
• Knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
• Knowledge and experience with the Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA.
• Current status as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer.
• CHST (Construction Health/Safety Technician) Certification or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be detail-oriented with high level organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders including field personnel, IES management and customer interfaces.
• Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergency situations with or without advance notice.

Pay

Min USD $110,000.00/Yr. Max USD $115,000.00/Yr.