Project Safety Manager I

RES•Stuttgart, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Safety Manager I implements the RES System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the United States or Canada. The role promotes the company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training, and serves as a health and safety subject matter expert and liaison for project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and third parties. The position supports the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department and may perform other related duties as requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department. The position develops and maintains site-specific safety documentation, oversees Permit to Work processes, delivers safety training, and leads safety discussions and incentive programs. It inspects work areas, procures and maintains safety materials, tools, equipment, and PPE, and supports risk assessments, work instructions, emergency response, injury management, and severe-weather response. It also leads incident investigations, prepares reports, recommends and tracks corrective actions, maintains incident data and safety metrics, and communicates safety-related incidents to the Corporate HSQE Department and the wider organization. The role requires regular and punctual attendance, compliance with company policies and procedures, safe operation of a company vehicle to travel to site locations, and a safety- and quality-oriented approach. Domestic and international travel of 76–100% is required. The position is located in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The anticipated base salary range is $96,000–$120,000, and the position is bonus eligible. RES benefits are effective on the first day of employment. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of Construction Industry Safety experience required.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Valid driver's license required.
Domestic and international travel of 76–100% required.
Intermediate knowledge of ANSI, DOT, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, IEEE, and CSA regulations and standards; coaching, mentoring, and training; collaboration and team building; confined space; electrical safety; hazard identification and assessment; health and safety incident/inspection management software; heavy construction and industrial work; incident investigation; leadership; material handling; Microsoft Office applications; mobile equipment and cranes; power generation, including collection, distribution, substation, and transmission; energy storage systems; root cause analysis; subcontractor management; technical writing; trenching and excavations; and work at height.
Functional competencies include attention to detail, continuous improvement, collaboration, casting the right shadow, and demonstrating active care.
Must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.
Physical demands include occasionally carrying 31–50 pounds, climbing, crouching, and kneeling; frequently grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, pulling, pushing, and lifting 31–50 pounds, repetitive motion, sitting, and standing; and constantly reading, hearing, reaching, and using vision.
Work environment includes occasional exposure to extreme cold, noise, and vibration, and frequent exposure to extreme heat, humidity, wet conditions, and hazards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Health and Safety-related field preferred.
At least 5 years of Construction Industry Safety experience preferred.
At least 3 years of Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred.
CHST, CUSP, OHST, or NCSO certification preferred.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
CSP, ASP, GSP, SMP, CRSP, or CHSC certification preferred.
NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 certification preferred.
OSHA 510 certification preferred.
OSHA 500 certification preferred.
Fall prevention, climbing, and rescue training preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the RES System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the United States or Canada.
Promote the company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
Serve as the health and safety subject matter expert and liaison for the project team and client.
Liaise with regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialists working on the project, as needed.
Develop and maintain site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
Oversee Permit to Work processes.
Deliver training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, SMS requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Lead safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day, All Hands, Tailgate, Staff, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner meetings.
Lead implementation of project safety incentive programs.
Inspect work areas to verify compliance with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
Procure, distribute, and maintain project safety materials, PPE, tools, and equipment.
Lead and conduct incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Develop incident reports supporting investigation findings and assist the HSQE Department with incident-related Safety Alerts.
Drive proposed corrective actions through to completion.
Maintain incident data and safety metrics and compile reports.
Facilitate injury management and coordinate emergency response efforts.
Facilitate and implement the Corporate Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.
Operate a company vehicle safely when traveling to site locations.
Attend work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected, and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Demonstrate a safety- and quality-oriented attitude and lead by example.
Assist in developing risk assessments and work instructions.
Monitor weather conditions and manage severe-weather response.
Communicate safety-related incidents to the Corporate HSQE Department, across the business unit, and throughout the organization.
Facilitate audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies.
Perform other job-related duties and projects requested by the Project Safety Manager II, Senior Safety Supervisor, and/or HSQE Department.
Follow safety and security procedures, reinforce safe behaviors, report potentially unsafe conditions, use materials and equipment properly, ensure JHAs occur before work begins, adhere to standard operating procedures, and receive job- and task-specific training before work commences.