Field Safety Manager I

Zachry Group•Freeport, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Safety Manager I will be responsible for implementing OSHA regulations, Project Specific Fab Shop Policies, and other applicable standards. This role involves managing root cause investigations, site audits, new hire orientations, regulatory training, and the Heart of Zachry Program. The manager will also assist in developing and implementing company policies, staying aware of legislative changes, and working with management and legal teams to resolve regulatory complaints and recordability decisions. A key aspect of the role is reviewing and monitoring current Safety and Health Policies and Procedures, recommending improvements, and initiating procedures for routine assessments and corrective actions. The position requires providing input on effective training approaches, ensuring training completion documentation, and supporting timely and accurate field reporting to the Corporate Safety Support Manager and regarding Worker’s Compensation issues. The manager will also review standard reports for trends, stay updated on the Drug and Alcohol Policy, coordinate safety evaluations, and provide guidance to Safety Facilitators. Responsibilities include reviewing accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are taken, leading safety incentive processes, and assisting with site fire protection and emergency evacuation plans. The role demands an active and visible presence in the site safety process, supporting the safety audit program, ensuring necessary resources for Safety Facilitators, defining safety processes, eliminating waste, and addressing employee safety and health concerns.

Requirements

Organization and time management
Must have good problem-solving abilities
Must have good aptitude and manual dexterity
Good reading comprehension
Ability to work with others – team player including good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations
Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer knowledge (MS Word and Excel) is essential
Must possess sound collaborative skills, confidence, and ability to effectively interface with employees and management
Must be able to positively affect attitudes and influence behaviors
Must be well organized, a self-starter and have a strong commitment to a Safety Lifestyle
Familiarity with laws and regulations regarding health & safety

Nice To Haves

Former Zachry employee
College Degree
Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical or trade school such as NCCER Certification

Responsibilities

Shall have knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 regulations and implement them along with Project Specific Fab Shop Policies and procedures and any other applicable standards, rules.
Will manage root cause investigations, site audits, new hire orientations, regulatory (required, refresher, and as needed) training, Heart of Zachry Program (or equivalent), and much more.
Assist in the development and support implementation of guidelines, policies and procedures consistent with the company’s efforts.
Maintain a keen awareness of pending legislation and regulatory mandates, develop alternatives for the company to approach to compliance, communicate these issues through the Corporate Safety Support Team.
Work with Management regarding regulatory complaints.
Work with the Corporate Safety Support Staff relative to legal and regulatory agencies to resolve complaints.
Assist in making record keeping decisions regarding reporting of incidents and/or determination of record ability, and involve to the degree appropriate, the assistance and further guidance of the Corporate Safety Support Staff.
Review and monitor current Safety and Health Policies and Procedures as to their usability and appropriateness in field applications, recommend improvements and/or modifications as may be warranted, and sustain Project Line Management input.
Initiate and monitor procedures for routine assessments, follow up with the Management Team regarding corrective action and appropriate path forward initiatives.
Provide input on the most effective approaches to training in specified areas that fit the specific situation of the field site location and/or divisional needs. Place emphasis on involving input and buy-in from Project Line Management.
Assure training completions are documented and available for proper assessment and subsequent action.
Cooperate with supporting timely and accurate field reporting deliverables to Corporate Safety Support Manager.
Cooperate with supporting timely and accurate field reporting of Worker’s Compensation related issues.
Review standard reports for trends and make recommendations from the data therein.
Stay abreast of the application and proper use of the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Assure Project Line Management is kept in the decision making process.
Coordinate and assist in safety evaluation as deemed necessary.
To interface, provide guidance and direction to the Safety Facilitator(s) and related areas.
Review all accident investigations, and ensure that corrective action in taken as required.
Provide leadership in the safety incentive processes.
Review and assist in the site fire protection process.
Review and assist in the site emergency evacuation plan.
Support management with safety meetings.
Maintain an active and visible role in the site safety process, and provide a focal point for receiving, reviewing, and communicating safety process revisions and enhancements.
Support safety audit program and track deficiencies to completion.
Take necessary action to provide required resources for the Safety Facilitator(s).
Assist in defining safety processes, and eliminating waste.
Listen to employee concerns regarding safety & health and take appropriate action.