Onsite Safety Lead

Faith Technologies•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. The Senior Safety Manager formulates, develops, and coordinates the safety and loss control functions for the organization. The ideal candidate would be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, have a thorough knowledge of federal safety regulations as well as knowledge of the electrical construction trade, and have the ability to operate various types of construction equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Construction
5 plus years of safety experience
proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite
thorough knowledge of federal safety regulations as well as knowledge of the electrical construction trade
ability to operate various types of construction equipment
Travel: 50-70%
This position works between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday- Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Acts as a professional safety resource and provides coaching and mentoring to field employees, project supervisors, and management on matters concerning employee health & safety, public safety, and environmental safety.
Authors and develops company programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses and exposure to long-term health hazards through various mediums, including, but not limited to: safety and skill training of company employees, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, planned inspections and job observations, job analysis/procedures, new employee indoctrination, physical protection, and protective equipment.
Develops curriculum for safety training that meets the strategic needs of the organization.
Trains employees and customers in Company and OSHA safety practices.
Conducts accident investigations and recommends corrective action (if warranted) based upon incidents and/or trends. Determines the cause and identifies the means of prevention.
Conducts various drug testing processes across the organization: pre-employment, random, reasonable/for cause, and post-accident.
Maintains compliance with government regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, MSHA, DNR, etc.
Analyzes incident trends, recognizes opportunities to provide guidance and implement controls to reduce risk and identifies recommendations to minimize loss.
Develops, recommends, and implements new safety policies and/or strategic objectives.
Maintains liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, in the event that emergency responses need to be facilitated.
Prepares various forms of written communication including, but not limited to: company newsletter articles, toolbox talks, policy development, site-specific safety plans, procedures, periodic reports, client submissions and correspondence.
Visits various job sites to support and encourage safe and productive behavior, while providing feedback to employees on safety and productivity practices.
Interfaces with customers and general and specialty contractors, as well as trade associations to facilitate best safety practices and compliance and provide an appropriately consistent approach to health, safety, and environmental issues.
Actively participates in monthly safety meetings, internal cross functional teams/committees, and organizations such as ABC, AGC, etc.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.