Safety Manager, Construction

About Us

We are a leading industrial construction firm that specializes in the manufacture and installation of process and utility piping systems as well as custom sheet metal fabrication. We provide duct, chute, piping, and structural steel fabrication and installation along with equipment setting and erection.

Job Title:
Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)

Location:
Newport News, Virginia 23601

Reports to:
Director, Loss Control

FLSA Status:
Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

Summary

The Safety Manager assists the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in supporting safety controls, processes, and procedures to prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position provides on‑the‑job experience in inspections, accident/incident investigations, and enforcement of laws and regulations governing health and safety.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
• Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Conduct site safety inspections or evaluations of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Provide education and training in safety-related content.
• Update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and other safety documentation as needed.
• Manage safety data entry in the safety management information system (SMIS) for injury reporting and other required reporting.
• Administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and related records.
• Coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure appropriate training certifications and experience for all employees (field and office).
• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at job sites; enforce safety program and report safety violations.
• Assist with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and materials and fleet as needed.
• Promote a zero-accident environment and lead by example.
• Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within policy and contractual requirements.
• Meet background check and fitness-for-duty requirements as set forth by projects/customer requirements.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in a safety-related department or field in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with HASP and JHA.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety or equivalent; maintain competency through 24 hours of safety coursework every four years.
• Familiarity with construction industry regulations and practices.
• CHST, STS, OSHA 500 are a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of project and financial software is a plus.

The requirements below describe characteristics and capabilities sought to perform the job successfully.

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and handle added responsibilities as needed.
• Professional self-discipline, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Commitment to company values and safety culture.

Effective communication in English with customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractors.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Regularly sit, see, talk, and hear. Use hands to handle objects; may frequently walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Travel to field locations required.

Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, wet/humid conditions, moving parts, high places, dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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