Safety Engineer

Overview

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Engineer 2 is an entry-level position and should have general construction knowledge and a passion for safety. This position will continue to learn proper ways to enforce company safety, health, and environmental policies. This role will assist in overseeing safety and work practices on construction projects to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job specific safety standards, best management practices and injury free environment techniques.

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. We celebrate team members who have long tenures and offer large company benefits with the care of a family-owned business. You can expect competitive pay and benefits, a positive, team-oriented workplace with caring leadership, professional development programs, opportunities to work on exciting projects for your community, and stability with a financially strong company.

Manhattan supports growth across multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

• Analyze incident reports to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide mentorship and development to Safety Engineer 1.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to occupational health and safety.
• Attend/assist with weekly project safety training meetings.
• Assist in supervision & administration of safety/first aid & rescue activities.
• Assist in incident investigation & reporting with your assigned supervisor.
• Conduct job site safety checks and audits.
• Understand and clearly communicate MCC safety programs & policies to field personnel and enforce them.
• Continually monitor project activities to ensure safe work practices are being followed.
• Participate in regional safety meetings and safety committee meetings, contributing ideas for improving safety culture.
• Adhere to the Guiding Principles and the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic Computer Skills
• Function effectively as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• 2-year associate degree or relevant Safety experience
• OSHA 30 awareness training – Construction
• 4 years of industry experience
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA)

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm with a broad portfolio and a commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and fiscally sound decisions. Manhattan has received multiple industry awards and maintains a reputation for long-tenured team members.

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  Manhattan Construction will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not pay fees for unsolicited candidates. Only recruiters with an established business relationship and signed agreements may submit candidates through the Human Resources Recruiting department.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Construction

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