Safety Manager

freije Engineered Solutions Company•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Administer and support the company's safety program across all field and office operations. This role involves conducting regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company safety standards. The Safety Manager will partner with field leaders, project managers, and supervisors to promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns. Responsibilities include investigating workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions. The role also involves coordinating incident documentation and partnering closely with Human Resources on various aspects of workplace injuries. Additionally, the Safety Manager will deliver and coordinate safety training, maintain safety records, monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and customer safety requirements, and track/report safety metrics. A key part of the role is leading the company's vehicle and driver safety program, supporting contractor qualification, and coordinating safety-related equipment inspections. The Safety Manager will conduct field visits to reinforce safety expectations, coach employees, and assist with employee engagement initiatives related to workplace safety. They will also facilitate annual Fire Drills and Tornado drills, assist with the development and improvement of safety procedures, and maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices. The Safety Manager will serve as a visible and approachable safety resource, reinforcing the company's commitment to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility, and will maintain ISNetworld and Avetta platforms.

Requirements

OSHA 30-Hour certification required
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or field-based safety roles
Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards
Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
Familiarity with fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and DOT compliance requirements
Experience managing contractor prequalification platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta
Working knowledge of safety programs, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs
Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500/510 preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and support the company's safety program across all field and office operations.
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
Partner with field leaders, project managers, and supervisors to promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns.
Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate incident documentation
Partner closely with Human Resources to ensure alignment on leave administration, ADA accommodations, return-to-work plans, payroll impacts, employee communications, and employee relations matters arising from workplace injuries
Deliver and coordinate safety training, new hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required regulatory training.
Maintain safety records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance reporting requirements.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and company policies.
Track and report safety metrics, trends, corrective actions, and leading indicators to leadership.
Lead the company's vehicle and driver safety program, driver qualification processes, accident investigations, corrective action recommendations, driver coaching, and fleet safety training in partnership with operations and fleet management.
Partner with the Fleet Manager and operational leaders to identify vehicle-related risks, review accident trends, support preventative safety initiatives, and improve driver safety performance.
Support contractor qualification, prequalification, and customer safety documentation requests.
Coordinate safety-related equipment inspections, certifications, and program requirements, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs as applicable.
Conduct field visits to reinforce safety expectations, coach employees, and support supervisors in addressing unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Assist with employee engagement initiatives related to workplace safety.
Facilitate annual Fire Drills and Tornado drills.
Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety procedures, forms, and training materials under the direction of the Director.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices affecting workplace safety.
Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource for employees, reinforcing Freije's commitment to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.
Maintain ISNetworld and Avetta platforms