Safety & Health Manager

Job Summary

The Safety & Health Manager is responsible for strategically providing effective safety management services for all field employees. Assist in developing safety regulations/standards and policies and procedures with knowledge of company products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety programs for employees and customers.
• Conducts/Coordinates safety audit and inspections, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with action plan development and conducts follow-up until complete.
• Evaluates and conducts incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
• Develops personal and professional skills and capability through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
• Manage the health and safety regulatory programs and compliance; strategy development; site assessments, injury reduction programs; and best practice sharing.
• Track, report, benchmark and trend safety data; conduct root cause and other analysis to reduce incidents; establish metrics and report results to management monthly and provide appropriate feedback and results to senior management.
• Advise and support operations leadership regarding effective execution of programs.
• Promote safety and health policies and best practices to reduce losses and liabilities.
• Coordinate outside specialty services (e.g. Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Medicine) as needed
• Conduct regular field assessments, management training, inspections and audits.
• Recommend process improvements
• Lead special projects to improve overall safety and health programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills
• Emotional intelligence, collaboration and advanced presentation skills
• Attention to detail, and adaptability skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Creative with learning/training concepts and principles with a knowledge of adult learning
• General knowledge of the OSHA and applicable state and local requirements relative to Trench and Excavation Shoring and Shielding.
• Advanced knowledge of all operational processes; including shop, yard, and deliveries/pickups
• Ability to travel up to 50% within designated region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Minimum (6) six years' experience performing safety training or equipment safety operator training
• Professional Safety Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP) preferred. (Must obtain certifications in line with development plant)
• Must have a valid driver's license.