Area Safety Manager - Kansas City, Missouri

Betacom•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Area Safety Manager, you will serve as the area staff subject matter expert in safety, developing and carrying out procedures as well as documenting processes within the organization. You will be responsible for the safety and training compliance as outlined by company and OSHA directives. Extensive travel required for this position covering Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois.

Requirements

7+ years in the telecommunications tower industry required.
Must have a valid vehicle driver’s license and driving record that meets criteria to drive as outlined in the Betacom Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Manual’s vehicle policy.
Must have valid authorization to work in the US.
Must possess computer skills utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and other digital formats.
A self-starter mentality, yet extremely team oriented.
Personable with the ability to establish strong relationships with others.
Strong time and stress management skills.
Strong communication skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Motivated, self-starter with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Be a positive reinforcement to the field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience / knowledge in the areas of safety and risk management recommended.
Fleet Safety and DOT compliance would be useful but not required.
Certification as a Trainer in Fall Protection, Rigging, First-Aid/CPR and OSHA standards a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site Safety Observation Reports to look for possible hazardous and deficient situations, implement solutions and follow up with corrective action to employees as needed.
Conduct random site visits for the purpose of training crews and promoting Safety.
Create relevant Safety Bulletins.
Serve as a resource to our employees for customer specifications regarding safety, OSHA rules and regulations and Betacom safety policies.
Work with the other Area Safety Managers to develop proactive safety initiatives.
Implement, interact, and maintain active communication processes with Operations management.
Conduct classroom training of company personnel and subcontractor’s personnel to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Assign web based training and verify employee training is up to date. Forecast future training.
Assist the Director of Safety in creating and revising in-house training modules.
Issue all training certificates for all Instructor Lead Safety training classes.
Ensure implementation and tracking of in house safety programs.
Coordinate with OSHA on any site inspections.
Conduct incident investigations as needed.