Health and Safety Manager- Jacksonville, FL

Health And Safety Manager

Hypower is a leading specialty contractor with multiple projects in the utility and commercial markets. We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to support our company in field operations in Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Full time position with possibility of regional travel
• Manage the safety of company employees and vendors for jobsites
• Assist in enforcing the jobsite and office safety training programs
• OSHA compliance and recordkeeping both train and maintain
• Evaluate and train on Hazard Assessment
• Act as Designated On-site Safety Representative for high-risk work and execution of procedures
• Work with project management to develop safety plans
• Client relations
• Assist in maintaining appropriate OSHA, Federal, State and contractually applicable required safety processes, policies and procedures, certifications, reporting requirements
• Ensure a safe job site and office workplace by conducting programs for orientations, skill training, proper job instruction, hazardous materials handling, and the use of protective equipment
• Assist with fleet safety initiatives and fleet management both on the jobsite and in the offices
• Create and maintain safety observation reports, investigate and compile accident/incident reports, and other reports on an as needed basis
• Implement initiatives at the jobsite and office to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards
• Injury incident management
• Represent the company and employee interest in safety or loss control investigations on an as-needed basis
• Review Health and Safety Scopes of Work for compliance reasons
• Provide support for effective safety management on site
• Conduct regular Jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Provide detailed reports
• Lead Root Cause investigations and implement Corrective Action Plans
• Ensure compliance of Company tools, equipment, and PPE programs onsite
• Evaluate the need for required and additional training
• Track employee training
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned

Required Background and Experience:

• 2+ years of recent occupational health and safety management experience in a construction environment such as power infrastructure construction or renewable industry with degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 6+ years of recent health and safety management experience in a construction environment such as power infrastructure construction or renewable industry without a degree.
• Current OSHA 510, OSHA 500, CHST, ASP or CSP designations (combination of 2 preferred) Verification required.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid
• Extensive knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and recordkeeping.
• Must have ability to conduct training, orientations and safety talks
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both with a team and independently.
• Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Must excel with multi-tasking, problem-solving, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold weather, heat or cold)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel to multiple regional jobsites as needed
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (including motor vehicle license report within company standards) and drug screen

Physical demands:

• Mix of full-time construction job walks, as well as sitting for prolonged periods of time driving if needed 6-8 hours per day and clerical office work
• Overtime may be required based on job schedule
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, combination of both and some lifting