Safety Manager - Shreveport

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) program for an assigned region or large-scale mechanical construction project. This position serves as the senior on-site safety authority, providing strategic direction, regulatory compliance leadership, and direct supervision of Safety Coordinators and field safety personnel. The Safety Manager partners with project executives, superintendents, and craft leadership to drive a culture of zero incidents while ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, federal, client, and Gallo Mechanical standards across all mechanical construction, pipe fabrication, and HVAC operations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the regional or project-specific HSE program in alignment with the Gallo Mechanical Safety Manual and corporate HSE objectives.
• Establish leading and lagging safety performance indicators (KPIs); analyze trends and present monthly performance reports to executive leadership.
• Lead the development of project-specific Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP), Pre-Task Plans, and emergency action plans for large-scale projects.
• Manage the regional or project HSE budget, including staffing, training, equipment, PPE, and third-party services.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA, state regulators, owner/client safety representatives, and general contractor HSE personnel.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations (29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1910), NFPA standards, ANSI standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Lead OSHA inspections, regulatory audits, and client safety audits; manage citation responses and corrective action plans.
• Conduct or oversee risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for high-hazard mechanical construction activities, including welding and hot work, hoisting and rigging, confined space entry, energized electrical work, working at heights, and pipe pressure testing.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate Safety Coordinators and field safety personnel assigned to the region or project.
• Conduct performance reviews, set development goals, and provide ongoing coaching to build technical and leadership capability within the safety team.
• Coordinate staffing of safety personnel across multiple job sites within the assigned region to ensure adequate field coverage.
• Develop and deliver advanced safety training programs, including OSHA 10/30 instructor‑led courses, supervisor safety leadership training, and craft-specific refreshers.
• Lead serious incident investigations (Level 2 and Level
  3) using root cause analysis methodologies; ensure timely development and verification of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Workers' Compensation, claims administrators, and medical providers to manage injury cases and return‑to‑work programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping of OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, near‑miss data, and inspection findings for the assigned region or project.
• Identify systemic risks from incident trend data and lead cross‑functional corrective action initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project executives, superintendents, foremen, and craft personnel to integrate safety into operational decision‑making.
• Conduct regular executive‑level safety walks and verify the effectiveness of frontline safety processes (toolbox talks, pre‑task planning, audits).
• Review and approve high‑risk work permits, including hot work, confined space, line break, energized electrical, and critical lift plans.
• Support pre‑construction planning, constructability reviews, and subcontractor pre‑qualification from a safety perspective.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• OSHA 510 certification required.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 is a plus.
• Current certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STSC), or equivalent.
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