Field Safety Manager

MSS Solutions•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is hiring a Field Safety Manager for its Charlotte, North Carolina office. The role helps ensure regulatory compliance and safe work practices across the company’s field operations. The manager identifies and communicates hazards, supports accident investigations and documentation, assists injured employees with medical treatment, and contributes to the development of safety procedures and policies. The position conducts employee safety training and new-hire orientation, performs weekly worksite audits, inspects company vehicles and equipment, and assists with pre-job and shutdown planning. It also builds relationships with crews, customers, medical facilities, and operational leaders; supports customer prequalification and safety meeting requirements; coaches employees on safety policy infractions; and maintains Safety Data Sheets. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field safety experience in construction.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
A criminal background check may also be required depending on job location and requirements.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying of lighter objects.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification or an associate degree is desired.
Highly preferred: a safety-related degree and 12–15 years of construction experience.
Highly preferred: 10 years of full-time construction safety experience and OSHA 500 certification.
Highly preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification with two years of construction experience.
Highly preferred: Safety Management Professional (SMP) certification and OSHA 500 certification.

Responsibilities

Observe job performance and identify site hazards; help ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, including OSHA, MSHA, and EPA requirements, and direct immediate corrective action when needed.
Identify accident-producing conditions and communicate them to operations management and the Safety Committee/Safety Coordinator.
Participate in post-accident investigations, recommend measures to prevent recurrence, and assist operations management with accident documentation.
Communicate with injured employees and accompany them to initial and follow-up medical treatment, explaining job duties and the light-duty policy to physicians.
Assist with development of corporate operating procedures and safety policies and procedures.
Conduct safety training, new employee orientation, and employee drug testing as required.
Visit selected work sites at least weekly to conduct audits, identify hazards, and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
Visually inspect company vehicles and equipment for damage and roadworthiness.
Assist with pre-job and shutdown planning alongside Project Managers when possible.
Build relationships with working crews, address concerns, and identify improvement opportunities.
Assist operations with customer prequalification applications.
Visit customer contacts and medical facilities to maintain professional relationships.
Attend customer-sponsored or mandated safety meetings.
Coach employees regarding policy infractions and notify appropriate supervisors when additional counseling or disciplinary action may be needed.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the company.