Safety Manager

Field Safety Manager POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the Graywolf Safety Program demonstrating management skills and the ability to manage all aspects of a project safety program. May be the lead safety manager on a project and will report directly to a Regional Safety Manager. Will demonstrate site management skills of a Safety Manager, with progressively increasing responsibility and authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work as a leader in the job site safety department, functioning under the authority and direction of the Regional Safety Manager and directly supervise and Safety Specialists.
• Daily, set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of Graywolf resources, support Graywolf beliefs, function as a team player and help maintain trust and communication
• Conduct safety checks per policy and take all necessary corrective action to assist in elimination of hazards.
• Spend 75% of the time in the field
• Assist in writing, organizing and implementing jobsite safety plans
• Review JSA’s and provide feedback to assure continuous improvement
• Work directly with the Site Production Manager and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety & environmental plan
• Manage the Graywolf injury management program. Set up a working relationship with a local physician, explaining the Graywolf philosophy of managing accidents
• Coordinate and present safety training to support Graywolf and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation to include: New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, and other accident prevention programs as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor’s safety meeting, and PODs.
• Assist in the creation of incident reports and Lessons Learned documents and assuring quality and accuracy.
• Lead incident investigations to identify causal and contributing factors and finally root causes. Assuring corrective actions are identified and reporting progress to completion.
• Maintain relations between Graywolf and clients regarding safety matters through effective communication
• Track, compile, and report leading indicator performance through the SMS to the project leadership team and support initiatives to address negative trending
• Coordinate with Regional Manager on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements, and other applicable matters
• Administer drug and alcohol policy on site which includes specimen collection
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
• Create notices of noncompliance for Graywolf employees and subcontractors
• Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of relevant construction safety program management experience and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers. (Desired)
• Bachelor’s Degree and CHST (Desired)
• Must be willing to obtain CHST within one year of employment

Must possess OSHA Construction 30-hour card

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Functional computer skills and knowledge of the MS word, PPT and excel
• Able to make power point presentations and spreadsheets as required to manage the safety program
• Write reports with reasonable accuracy and appropriate grammar
• Communication and report writing
• Oversee and manage all aspects of a safety program on highly complex field projects, demonstrating exceptional management and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• Certification as an OSHA, MSHA and First Aid instructor is preferred
• Commit to working towards Professional certification (CHST, ASP, etc.) within one year of start

WORK ENVIRONMENT- FIELD

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment may exceed TLV

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to climb scaffold ladders and stairs as needed to access construction areas

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