Safety Field Manager

Pence Companies•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

This position assists the Senior Field Safety Manager and the Safety Director in providing direction and leadership in relation to employee and project safety for all Pence companies. The Field Safety Manager investigates and reports on all injuries and incidents and provides support to the project teams. The Field Safety Manager is also tasked with assisting the Senior Field Safety Manager and the Safety Director in building a positive safety culture in the field through guidance, support and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Certified or the have ability to obtain a Professional Certification (CHST or other)
Must have 3 to 5 years of safety management experience
Must have excellent communication and organization skills
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and is able to work well with a variety of people
Strong Construction background
Excellent management and leadership skills
Strong understanding of construction procedures and principles
Current knowledge and understanding of Federal OSHA, OR-OSHA and DOSH standards
Excellent Computer Skills
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Act as a steward of Pence Kelly culture – Who We Are
Uphold and communicate Pence Kelly safety standard
Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
Takes ownership for the safety of the project
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor field staff in safety and health management
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risks
Follow all policies and procedures and assure others do as well
Participates in meetings and committees
Make jobsite safety observations.
Assist in determining proper personal protective equipment needs for worker and jobsite.
Lead in accident and incident investigations as necessary and recommend corrective actions
Communicate and furnish employees and/or jobsite(s) with correct OSHA safety standards, regulations and interpretations and/or company policies and procedures
Assist in ongoing evaluation of safety rules, as some may need to be deleted, changed or added as situations and rules change.
Attend OSHA jobsite inspections.
Visit and inspect sites regularly
Document job hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe practices on individual jobsites by employees and subcontractors through written reports, photographs and/or videotape.
Work with project teams to eliminate any job hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe practices identified in the inspections.
Build trust and positive relationships with the field crews and Superintendents
Assists field crews in developing a comprehensive Pre-Task Plan for the tasks they are executing
Majority of time is spent on the job sites
Participate in the Safety Committee
Assist Superintendents in developing and safely executing written Fall Protection Plans.
Assist Superintendents in developing site specific safety orientations for employees and subcontractors.
Assist supervisors in recognition of hazards
Assist supervisors in training employees as required.
Provide safety training sessions for supervisors and employees.
Stay current on OR-OSHA, Federal OSHA, and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in Washington state and other safety-related standards.