Safety Manager

KCI Technologies•Sparks, MD

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. THE COMPANY KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation. KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team! KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of progressively responsible occupational safety experience, including hands-on responsibility for developing, implementing, or improving a multi-site or companywide safety program.
Safety experience within construction, engineering, consulting, inspection, telecommunications, environmental, or other field-service operations.
Experience with client prequalification platforms, workers’ compensation coordination, fleet safety, safety-performance reporting, and vendor or contract management.
Experience applying behavior-based safety or other employee-engagement approaches that strengthen shared ownership of safety.
Demonstrated experience writing practical safety procedures, conducting field audits, investigating incidents, identifying root causes, delivering training, and driving corrective actions to completion.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety requirements, including OSHA standards, and the ability to interpret requirements for varied operations and geographic locations.
Strong judgment, organization, and written and verbal communication skills, with the credibility to work effectively with field employees, technical professionals, managers, and senior leaders.
Ability to influence without relying on formal authority, balance support with accountability, manage competing priorities, and distinguish immediate safety concerns from issues requiring investigation and shared responsibility.
Understanding of and experience with behavior-based safety programs (BBS).
Active Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential. A Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), or comparable recognized safety credential will also be considered in combination with relevant experience.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of progressively responsible occupational safety experience, including hands-on responsibility for developing, implementing, or improving a multi-site or companywide safety program.

Responsibilities

Leads the day-to-day development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of KCI’s companywide safety program, translating KCI’s safety commitments into practical procedures, training, field practices, audits, corrective actions, and measurable accountability across the company.
Helps ensure employees understand and follow the safety regulations, standards, and procedures applicable to their work, with the goal of reducing risk, maintaining safe work environments, and strengthening KCI’s overall safety culture.
Partners with operational leaders, field employees, Human Resources, Fleet, and a distributed network of safety representatives and subject-matter experts.
Influences through expertise, relationships, involvement, and consistent follow-through.
Approaches field engagement not only as an audit function, but also as an opportunity to coach, support, and serve as a resource to employees.
Works closely with company and Sector leadership to identify and prioritize safety needs and develop Sector-specific safety plans that address risks, training, prevention measures, and communications while supporting a consistent culture of safety across KCI.
Conducts a companywide safety needs assessment and leads an overhaul of the KCI Safety Manual.
Updates safety procedures, standards, and guidance to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, client requirements, and industry best practices.
Coordinates any recommended policy changes with appropriate company leadership.
Develops and implements a continuous safety improvement program supported by risk assessments, training, field audits, incident investigations, performance metrics, corrective actions, and consistent follow-through.
Serves as KCI’s corporate safety audit lead.
Conducts planned and unannounced visits to project sites and offices, provides practical coaching and support, documents findings, coordinates corrective actions, and verifies that identified issues are addressed.
Conducts or supports investigations of injuries, safety incidents, significant motor-vehicle accidents, and near-misses.
Identifies root causes, recommends corrective and preventive actions, develops or revises procedures when warranted, communicates lessons learned, and verifies follow-through.
Develops and implements Sector-specific and companywide safety orientation, training, and refresher programs so employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and promote a safe work environment.
Develops and supports a network of local safety representatives and subject-matter experts who help communicate safety expectations, reinforce procedures, identify emerging risks, and support implementation throughout KCI.
Serves as the primary safety liaison with Human Resources on health and safety compliance, incident reporting and documentation, workers’ compensation matters, trend analysis, interactions with OSHA and related follow-up.
Coordinates with KCI subject-matter experts and operational leaders to maintain required client and contractor safety prequalifications, including Avetta and comparable platforms, necessary to pursue and perform work for specific clients and markets.
Works with the KCI Fleet team to develop and implement driver-safety programs, review significant motor-vehicle incidents, identify trends, and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinates and oversees suppliers and contracts for first aid kits, AEDs, personal protective equipment, and other safety-related services and equipment.
Evaluates needs, service quality, compliance, and cost, and supports competitive procurement when appropriate.
Represents KCI in relevant industry safety organizations and shares regulatory developments, industry trends, and useful practices with company leadership and other appropriate audiences.
Develops health and safety budget recommendations for review by the Executive Sponsor and manages the approved budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to KCI’s highest-priority safety needs and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.