Safety Manager

SunEnergy1•Jackson, OH

About The Position

The Safety Manager, reporting to the Safety & Health Program Manager enforces the Company Safety program and insures that job site(s) are in compliance with federal, state and local health and safety standards. The Site Safety Manager will administer job-specific safety related training and the enforce all safety procedures to ensure the safety of the physical environment for employees and sub-contractors.

Requirements

Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to all aspects of solar construction and construction equipment and tools
Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of confirming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures
Knowledge of power generation mechanical and electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team with attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to travel extended periods of time
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain an established work schedule
Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Effective organization and planning skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to safely drive a company vehicle
Demonstrated ability to use standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and audiovisual presentations
High School diploma or equivalent (required)
BS Degree in safety or a related field with five (5) years of construction safety experience or ten (10) years of construction safety experience.
Must be Authorized OSHA 500 Trainer
Have obtained OSHA 30 Certification
Authorized CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Valid Driver’s License Required with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Administers, executes and continually improves the Safety and Health Program
Manages, monitors, and conducts inspection of services for safety and contract compliance
Maintains all safety metrics for the project
Collects, records, reports and analyses all safety data for trends
Performs the role of investigative lead in complex investigation of incidents, near misses, and property damage incidents
Provides root cause analysis by examining evidence gathered from conducting in-depth victim, casualty and witness interviews, and photographic evidence
Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and ensures proper records/documents are maintained
Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization
Perform collateral duty assignments such as environmental, Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), and special topics as assigned
Participates in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys including the developing and drafting of audit documentation
Coordinates with others for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently and effectively
First responder to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate health / safety/ security concerns
Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices
Conduct daily site visits unless weather stops work for the day
Conduct written Site Audits and/or Job Behavior Observations at a frequency dictated by management and/or client
Provides safety training to all site staff
Reports safety trends to the Project Manager and the Corporate Safety Manager
Identifies and mitigates all safety hazards in a practical, timely, and responsible fashion
Uses judgment and initiative in the selection, interpretations and application of guides, making compromises and adaptations, when necessary within the framework of established contractual objectives
Performs other duties as assigned