Project Safety Manager I

RES•Roby, TX

4d•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 US or Canada. This role promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training. The Project Safety Manager I acts as a subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client, and serves as a key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations. This role prioritizes, as needed, the daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialists working on the project. The Project Safety Manager I develops and maintains site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation. They oversee Permit to Work processes, deliver training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role leads safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings. They lead the implementation of project safety incentive programs, inspect work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements, and procure, distribute, and maintain safety-related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project. The Project Safety Manager I conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions, develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations, and drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion. They maintain incident data and safety metrics to compile reports, facilitate injury management, coordinate emergency response efforts, and facilitate Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures. The role requires operating a company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations. The Project Safety Manager I attends work regularly and punctually, complies with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures, and presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. They assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions, monitor weather conditions and manage severe weather response, and communicate safety-related incidents to the Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department, across the business unit and the organization. This role performs ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department. They also facilitate audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies, procure, distribute, and maintain safety related tools and equipment for the project, and perform any other job-related duties/functions requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department.

Requirements

High school/GED required.
3 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience required.
OSHA 30 Certification required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Intermediate knowledge of: ANSI/DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA/IEEE/CSA Regulations and Standards.
Intermediate knowledge of: Coaching, Mentoring, and Training.
Intermediate knowledge of: Collaboration and Team Building.
Intermediate knowledge of: Confined Space.
Intermediate knowledge of: Electrical Safety.
Intermediate knowledge of: Hazard Identification and Assessment.
Intermediate knowledge of: Health and Safety Incident/Inspection Management Software.
Intermediate knowledge of: Heavy Construction and Industrial.
Intermediate knowledge of: Incident Investigation.
Intermediate knowledge of: Leadership.
Intermediate knowledge of: Material Handling.
Intermediate knowledge of: Microsoft Office Applications.
Intermediate knowledge of: Mobile Equipment and Cranes.
Intermediate knowledge of: Power Generation – Collection, Distribution, Substation, and Transmission, Energy Storage Systems.
Intermediate knowledge of: Root Cause Analysis.
Intermediate knowledge of: Subcontractor Management.
Intermediate knowledge of: Technical Writing Skills.
Intermediate knowledge of: Trenching and Excavations.
Intermediate knowledge of: Work at Height.
Functional competencies include attention to detail, continuous improvement, collaboration, casting the right shadow and demonstrating active care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field preferred.
5 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience preferred.
3 or more years Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience preferred.
Certification Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
Certification CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO preferred.
Certification First Aid/CPR/AED preferred.
Certification CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC preferred.
Certification NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 preferred.
OSHA 510 Certification preferred.
OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
Fall Prevention/Climbing/Rescue Training (preferred).

Responsibilities

Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
Serves as a key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Prioritizes, as needed, the daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialist working on the project.
Develops and maintains site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
Oversees Permit to Work processes.
Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Leads safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings.
Leads the implementation of project safety incentive programs.
Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
Procures, distributes, and maintains safety-related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project.
Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions.
Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations.
Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion.
Maintains incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
Facilitates injury management.
Coordinates emergency response efforts.
Facilitates Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.
Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations.
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Present, support, and lead-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Assists in development of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions.
Monitors weather conditions and manages severe weather response.
Communicates safety-related incidents to Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department, across business unit and the organization.
Performs ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department.
Facilitates audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies.
Procures, distributes, and maintains safety related tools and equipment for the project.
Performs any other job-related duties/functions requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department.
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
Receives job and task specific training prior to work commencing.