Senior Safety Program Manager - Offsite Manufacturing

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McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy‑related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are currently seeking a Senior Safety Program Manager to join our Offsite Manufacturing team in Spokane, WA for a mid‑shift supporting day and swing shift operations. The Program Manager manages the McKinstry Safety Program and assigned safety professionals at the business unit level. This role will also manage subject‑specific safety programs and associated data to ensure enterprise compliance.

• Work closely with shop leadership and McKinstry Safety to integrate safety into all aspects of fabrication operations.
• Collaborate with shop teams to implement and monitor site‑specific safety plans, ensuring alignment with McKinstry Safety Programs.
• Conduct shop floor audits, inspections, and evaluations to verify compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Support subcontractor safety management by reviewing work activities and providing guidance to ensure safe operations.
• Facilitate lessons‑learned sessions and provide feedback to shop teams and safety program leaders to enhance program effectiveness.

• Design, implement, and manage shop‑specific safety programs covering machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, welding and fabrication safety, electrical safety, and heavy lift and material handling procedures.
• Assist in development and execution of annual safety plans for the shop network.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and other regulatory and industry standards relevant to mechanical and fabricated product manufacturing.
• Conduct investigations into incidents and near‑misses, including root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and update safety SOPs, hazard control protocols, and training content.
• Actively engage in McKinstry safety events and initiatives to enhance organizational safety culture.
• Assist in administering McKinstry Safety Programs to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and ergonomic assessments for assembly and heavy material handling operations.
• Implement machine guarding for all manufacturing equipment
• Oversee safe operation of cranes, forklifts, hoists, and other heavy‑lift equipment used in fabrication and product movement

• Lead investigations of near‑misses, incidents, and recordable injuries; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, environmental permits, and internal safety records.
• Support return‑to‑work, light‑duty, and restricted‑duty processes, including coordination of work assignments and review of offer letters outlining restrictions, expectations, and duration
• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and propose solutions to address gaps and improve outcomes.
• Manage subject‑specific safety initiatives and ensure successful implementation across shop operations.
• Report shop safety performance metrics to leadership and corporate EHS.

• Deliver training on welding and fabrication safety, electrical awareness, hot work permits, PPE, and machinery safety.
• Coach supervisors and employees to take ownership of safety in daily work.
• Build a culture of "stop work authority" where employees proactively identify and address hazards.

• Partner with shop leadership to embed safety into daily…