Assistant Safety Manager

Hoar•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration of the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements to prevent and correct unsafe working conditions at the project(s) level.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office and Apple Operating Systems
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of experience in the construction industry
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or GSP

Responsibilities

Provide company leadership and direction as it relates to all areas of safety and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
Coordinate and conduct regular work area inspections, assessments, surveys and program evaluations to identify potential hazards and for compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements. Regular review jobsite conditions as they pertain to OSHA, ICRA and public protection. Conduct follow-up inspections and track risk/hazards/discrepancies in accordance with company Health and Safety Program (HSP).
Document safety inspections, prepare and distribute reports and follow-up with project team for corrective actions that have been implemented and documented.
Keep Superintendent abreast of potential areas of risk and identify cost effective solutions to mitigate.
Coordinate with project team and participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support project team to effectively identify and plan to mitigate risk.
Conduct comprehensive safety training with field employees corresponding to work tasks (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, etc.) to promote safety awareness with field staff and project personnel. Conduct or facilitate safety training to promote safety awareness with staff and project personnel.
Assist project teams in investigation of all incidents (WC / GL / Near Miss / etc.) and document accordingly. Participate in injury review process with project teams. Coordinate and support the claims management process with the claims department for all injuries and incidents.
Maintain complete and accurate records as required. Carry out assigned tasks and project to completion with minimal supervision. Be able to work independently and with multiple tasks. Maintain the confidential nature of safety issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and with external entities (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
Audit the pre-task safety analysis process for accuracy and depth.