Safety Manager

Description

As the Safety Manager for Knife River's Oregon operations, you are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs that support our I Choose Safety Program, eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses, reduce workplace risks, ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and DOT regulations, and promote a strong safety culture. This role involves assisting with hazard identification, safety training, compliance monitoring, and incident prevention to minimize occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses.

By collaborating across teams, you will help drive continuous improvement in safety performance while supporting the company's competitive EDGE objectives. You will also serve as the state representative on company committees, working groups, and industry organizations, aligning regional and corporate safety priorities.

• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects independently while collaborating across teams. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams, delegating tasks, and driving results. Strong ability to influence change and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field or certification such as Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), or Safety Trained Supervisor (STS). Equivalent industry experience and a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations specific to the construction materials industry (aggregates, ready‑mix concrete, and construction) will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations, with five years of proven experience ensuring compliance in industrial or construction environments.
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Behavior‑Based Safety (BBS) programs, including conducting risk assessments, safety training, and incident investigations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to effectively communicate, coach, and influence safety culture at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly and professionally.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to travel to company locations, including potential overnight stays.

• Ten or more years of proven experience demonstrating a strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations specific to the construction materials industry, including aggregates, ready‑mix concrete, and construction operations, with at least five years in a leadership role.
• Certified trainer with significant experience in developing and delivering safety training programs to employees at all levels of an organization.
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis, preferably using ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method).
• Advanced safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
• Strong knowledge of insurance and financial matters related to health and safety programs, including workers' compensation, auto & general liability management, and loss control measures.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and ensure compliance with employment regulations.

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