Safety Manager II

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EPI Power is hiring a Safety Manager II to join our growing team! The Safety Manager II will provide leadership and safety oversight to their assigned project region. The Safety Manager II is the safety expert ensuring the business is consistent in implementing company safety standards and programs, provides safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigations. This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday (58 hours per week). EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

10+ years of construction safety experience
Experience as a safety professional with demonstrated progression of management responsibility
Excellent leadership skills including the ability to build trust and provide mentorship and development opportunities for the safety team
Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide conflict resolution and coaching to the team
Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
Comfortable presenting and speaking in front of large groups of individuals
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

Keep business appraised of safety regulatory changes and facilitate the implementation of these changes in the field
Provide general counsel, advice, and recommendations for safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules, and procedures
Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors
Facilitate safety inspections and verify adequacy of corrective actions
Ensure all employees have the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved
Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program
Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by Safety Accountability Committee
Facilitate communication regarding safety issues and best practices throughout the organization
Generate and provide high-quality safety training
Verify project team incident investigations and “How It Happened” reports for completeness and accuracy
Perform industrial hygiene assessments and inspections on project to evaluate levels of compliance
Participate in the creation of project safety plans and support administration of company policies including the Safe Drive Policy and Drug and Alcohol Policy
Represent the assigned business in safety-related hearings (OSHA, etc.)
Develop a strong working relationship with the occupational medicine provider and a good familiarization with the state workers' compensation laws
Act as a mentor and provide positive leadership to ensure employees are engaged and given the opportunity to learn and develop