Safety Manager I

Granite Construction • Elko, NV

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work. This assignment requires 70-80% travel in Nevada and surrounding states.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and standards applicable to the construction industry
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Clean driving record to be qualified to drive a company assigned truck

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred
• Certified Mine MSHA Blue Card Holder
• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Administer and manage compliance with the Company’s Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
• Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
• Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
• Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness
• two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level