Project Safety Manager

ON.energy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ON.energy is hiring a site-based Project Safety Manager, initially in Snyder, Texas, and eventually at a project site in Abilene, Texas. The role applies developed subject matter expertise to address unique and moderately complex health, safety, and environmental (HSE) implementation issues within established site-specific plans, recommend solutions, and ensure compliance. As a member of the Project Management Team, the manager provides HSE oversight across project delivery activities and facilitates HSE decision-making. The role generally works independently, resolves most issues, and may seek advice on complex decisions. Travel and remote work may be required for project support. The position supports IPP and Data Center project delivery teams and reports to the Director of Global Safety. The Project Safety Manager advises project teams and contractors, monitors work and equipment, leads inspections and incident investigations, delivers orientations and training, and helps maintain project HSE programs, records, and reporting. The position requires knowledge of construction and renewables safety practices, environmental regulations, and high-risk work controls. Per diem and rotation trips home every four weeks are covered.

Requirements

Ten or more years of work experience in EPC projects and/or the heavy construction industry.
A safety-related certification, such as Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent.
Experience with low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical safety.
A track record of sustained implementation and overall management of construction safety programs, with demonstrated performance achievements in prior positions.
Strong leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of health and safety and general environmental regulations for the construction and renewables industry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working effectively with internal and external customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel and work remotely as required for project support.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical advisor to the project team and contractors.
Independently determine approaches and develop solutions to resolve HSE issues.
Continuously monitor equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure compliance with project HSE plans and applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
Stop unsafe work and determine corrective and preventative actions that must be completed before work restarts.
Perform weekly safety inspections and provide direct feedback to the working group.
Establish weekly safety inspection and assessment schedules with each contractor or vendor on site, and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
Develop and conduct project health, safety, and environmental orientation sessions for people working at or entering the site, and maintain training records.
Plan, conduct, or coordinate training programs that promote knowledge of and conformity with HSE requirements as the project progresses.
Ensure industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring is performed as necessary and monitoring instrumentation is maintained.
Lead, coordinate, and participate in investigations of near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and incidents; maintain relevant records and compile required analysis reports.
Attend tailboard meetings, pre-job briefings, and JSA review meetings.
Lead and develop content for weekly project safety meetings involving the project management team and contractor/vendor management.
Assist with or maintain ON.energy’s online project HSE database, including safety observations, incident reporting, and training.
Assist with or develop project health, safety, and environmental programs needed for compliance with local, state, or federal regulations.
Assist with or develop training curricula and conduct required training on safe and compliant work practices.
Plan and manage personal work activities to accomplish project goals and objectives.
Ensure HSE plans are comprehensive and effective in meeting established goals and objectives.
Handle multiple priorities and interpret programs and procedures; advise project management on moderately complex issues.
Mentor, coach, and guide others, and build strong internal and external relationships.
Analyze technical and regulatory information, make sound judgments, and recommend process improvements.
Conduct predictive trend analysis and recommend corrective and preventative actions for negative indicators.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and procedures for high-risk and other safety areas, including working at height, lifting and rigging, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fire, deep excavation, confined space, hazardous materials, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, and general safe work practices.