Safety Manager

Prime Electric • Portland, OR

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Safety Manager supports the ongoing implementation and sustainment of health and safety programs designed to protect workers by minimizing hazards at company workplaces and project jobsites. The role works closely with the Safety Director/Sr Safety Manager and maintains a regular onsite presence, traveling to jobsites to oversee progress and assist the project management team as needed. The position also supports safety processes, training, audits, incident investigations, equipment inspections, and continuous improvement of the company’s safety program. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 500 Certification.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with changing conditions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and observation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals, and project schedules.
• Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to internal and/or external clients.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions, think constructively, consider short- and long-term alternatives, and develop and implement action plans.
• Travel to work sites is required.
• Ability to occasionally climb and/or lift 30 or more pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Safety Director/Sr Safety Manager to increase safety awareness and eliminate unsafe behaviors.
• Assist with providing safety training.
• Travel to jobsites to conduct safety audits and training.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures comply with OSHA/DOSH requirements.
• Maintain, track, and monitor incident and investigation reports.
• Assist with incident investigations and equipment inspections.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the company’s safety program.
• Conduct safety orientations for new employees and safety meetings at jobsites.
• Assist Foremen with jobsite pre-task/JHA planning safety processes.
• Collaborate with field personnel on ergonomics, material handling, and other opportunities to make work simpler, quicker, and safer.
• Support the warehouse with safety equipment inspections and equipment recertifications or calibrations.
• Follow the company Safety Program, safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain an onsite presence, regularly visit jobsites, oversee progress, and assist the project management team as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at 100%, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Discretionary profit-sharing program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holiday time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time