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Assistant Safety Manager (Construction Based)

Schnabel is looking for an Assistant Safety Manager to protect the most valuable part of our business – our people. We are leaders in underground construction and have been in operation since 1959. Safety is a key part of our culture. We want to add another forward thinker who will keep our people safe. This is a full‑time position and requires extensive travel to project sites throughout the Mid‑Atlantic area.

The Assistant Safety Manager is uniquely positioned within the company to have maximum impact on employee safety and productivity. This is achieved using a dual reporting arrangement. The Assistant Safety Manager reports directly to the Area Operations Manager on a daily and weekly basis. They collaborate with the operations team to help our employees safely build our work. The Assistant Safety Manager also reports and is accountable to the Corporate Safety Director.

This ensures alignment with company‑wide safety standards, processes, and initiatives. The dual reporting nature of this arrangement positions the Assistant Safety Manager close to the people they are protecting. It also provides them with the support they need to do their job.

Work in a team environment to oversee and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies such as:

• Assist operation managers with project specific requirements
• Create Job Hazard Analyses for project specific tasks, review them with the project team and make any necessary changes as needed before or during work activities
• Job site visits to support field personnel and conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement safety procedures and policies for the benefit of employees
• Research and implement new materials handling processes
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts
• Prepare and conduct internal safety training sessions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Research regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance
• Track incident metrics and apply findings
• Lead injury and incident investigations and evaluations
• Travel required, including substantial amount of field visits

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science is preferred but not required
• 3 years of experience in the construction industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and EPA standards regarding construction
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members
• Ability to speak, read and write both Spanish and English preferred but not required
• Self‑motivated, great time management skills, strong work ethic and business integrity

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying, and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.

Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you; a simple philosophy that has been adopted  live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and subcontractors.

Pay is between $70,000‑$100,000 depending on experience.

• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• Company Laptop
• Holidays
• And More!

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