Safety Manager

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for reducing and eliminating hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities by planning, implementing, and supervising safety, accident/injury, and fire protection programs on all projects, facilities, and work sites for the Company. The Safety Manager trains employees on health and safety protocols and creates an environment where safety is the priority.

• Manages construction, facility, fleet, and field operation safety compliance issues.
• Investigates safety incidents, near misses, workers’ compensation issues and property damage, determines root cause, and provides mitigation, communication, and training.
• Performs in‑house training related to site safety regulations.
• Writes site‑specific safety programs and prepares Health and Safety Plans.
• Performs site safety audits regularly and provides coaching and training as needed.
• Assists field personnel in complying with OSHA, EPA, MDH, MPCA, DOT, and other regulations.
• Ensures required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted in accordance with established Company procedures.
• Maintains and distributes air monitoring instruments.
• Conducts safety orientations for new employees, new supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Analyzes needs and determines specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear.
• Proactively seeks new ways to improve overall safety performance and employee well‑being in the field.
• Assists management in generating new policies and/or procedures related to safety.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintains certifications, and seeks continuous avenues for department growth and improvement.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, that may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as requested by management.
• Provides backup support and coverage for the Safety Coordinator.

• 5–7+ years’ experience working within the construction, waste, and/or transportation industries.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Ability to seek counsel, when needed, from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, management, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or
  
  B.S) from an accredited four‑year college or university in a safety & health related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Construction, Waste, and Transportation industries.
• Advanced Safety Certificate(s) (OHST, CHST, CSP).
• OSHA 500 Certification.
• Confined Space, HAZWOPER, DOT, and MSHA training.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and current medical card.
• Comprehensive knowledge of driver qualifications files.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Requires 8–10‑hour workdays Monday thru Friday. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.
• Travel and overnight stays outside of the office location area are required on a regular basis.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must be able to exchange accurate information.

Additional functions include: stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, use a computer/laptop in an office environment…