Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Kent, WA

8d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Safety Manager manages all aspects of safety performance and Bergelectric’s Work Safe. Live Safe. program at one or more sites throughout the region. The role visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations daily to inspect job sites and verify that the Company’s safety program is fully executed. The position may report to the Regional Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Director, Regional Vice President, or another manager approved by the Corporate Safety Director. The Safety Manager provides safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, supports safe work planning, prepares and reviews safety documentation, conducts site audits and inspections, responds to incidents, verifies regulatory and Company-policy compliance, develops safety competencies, and coordinates training and safety activities across projects. The role also works with client safety personnel and internal teams to identify, address, and prevent safety issues. Frequent travel is required. This role operates in active construction and warehouse environments as well as a professional office environment. Job-site work may involve varied weather conditions and high noise levels. Physical demands include driving for long periods, using ladders or man lifts or reach booms, standing for long periods, and performing full squats, stooping, or kneeling. The salary range is USD $120,000–$140,000 per year. Bergelectric offers medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. The job description lists 80 PTO but does not specify the unit.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in safety and/or the construction industry; electrical construction experience is preferred.
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 and 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 to supporting company profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.
Must maintain required certifications.

Nice To Haves

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

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, participate in safe work planning, and attend safety and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and other 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 agencies, and ensure safety documentation such as 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 actions.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to address current and potential issues.
Monitor and report to the operations team on safety engagement activities, including 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 and appropriately scoped investigations, reviews, 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.