Assistant Safety Manager

Job Description

Global Industrial Contractor with projects throughout the US is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager for their project in De Soto, KS.

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of all personnel at the MPCI job sites. This includes developing, implementing, and enforcing safety protocols and procedures in compliance with legal regulations, client and company policies to minimize occupational hazards. The Assistant Safety Manager works closely with management and employees to foster a safety-conscious environment.

• Instruct subcontractors to upload necessary safety documents into the system.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analysis with subcontractors before the start of each day
• Ensure that all permits are obtained and completed with subcontractors as required (i.e. Hot Work, Confined Space Entry)
• Facilitate jobsite training sessions for MPCI and subcontractor’s employees as needed (i.e. Toolbox Talks, etc)
• Constantly monitor the jobsite for physical hazards & unsafe behaviors
• Give feedback to employees regarding safe & unsafe behaviors.
• Inform the MPCI Team Lead of identified risks immediately
• Document jobsite hazards & corrective measures as required
• Respond to, investigate & report job site incidents if/when they occur
• Participate in project meetings when invited
• Assist in other safety & health related issues as they arise

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• Health and safety certification preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in
  Industrial construction or/and mechanical installation
  setting as safety officer preferred
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Show attention to detail in all aspects of the job and have creative problem-solving skills.
• Extensive
  knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparing safety guidelines, policies, incident report, daily logs, OSHA logs, etc.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.