Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Rancho Cordova, CA

25d

About The Position

The Safety Manager manages safety performance and Bergelectric’s Work Safe. Live Safe. program at one or more sites throughout the region. The role provides safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluates performance against established targets, and helps ensure that the Company’s safety program is fully implemented. The Safety Manager visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations to inspect conditions and practices. The position works with operations and project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, client safety personnel, and internal functions to plan work safely, address hazards, investigate incidents, maintain safety documentation, and strengthen safety competencies. It also coordinates project training needs and delivers safety training as needed. Frequent travel is required.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in safety and/or the construction industry.
Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of safety rules and regulations, including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO, and general construction safety.
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Highly effective presentation and training delivery skills.
Experience managing incident responses and gathering documentation.
Team-oriented, positive, well-organized, and proactive approach supporting Company profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.
Ability to drive for long periods, use ladders, man lifts or reach booms, stand for long periods, and perform full squats, stooping, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction experience is preferred.
Preferred safety credentials or equivalent qualifications include Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NFPA 70e, and Root Cause Analysis Training.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluate safety performance against established targets, and report on performance.
Advise operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements during safe work planning; attend safety and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and supporting safety documentation.
Regularly visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify employees are working safely and under safe conditions.
Respond to incidents and safety reports from employees, foremen, superintendents, customers, and other parties.
Verify compliance with Company policies, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements; ensure safety documentation, including permits, authorizations, and logs, is maintained.
Develop safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel, recognize good practices, and identify areas for improvement.
Meet regularly with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to help address future issues.
Monitor and report completion of safety engagement activities, including safety observations, campaigns, recognition events, and incident reports.
Use designated Company safety systems and software to manage incidents, audits, inspections, observations, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
Facilitate timely, appropriately scoped investigations and the subsequent review and sharing of information.
Work cross-functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions to coordinate shared needs.
Assess project training needs, manage train-the-trainer designations for project-level safety, and provide safety training to selected personnel as needed.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.
Travel frequently to job locations.