Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group•El Paso, TX

3d•$90,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager (Mission Critical) serves in a dual role as a consultative expert providing guidance and motivation to operations management and employees, and as a hands-on partner in delivering safety initiatives and programs to foster a safety culture. The role champions the Incident & Injury Free culture, leads and coordinates safety initiatives for a geographic region, and drives communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards, OSHA, and other regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g. OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four-year college or university
A minimum of 3-5 years’ direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines
Willing to travel
Must hold a Professional Certificate (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST & CUSP)
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
People-oriented personality and aptitude to “sell” safety programs to field personnel
Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal, and OSHA requirements
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and the ability to effectively communicate solutions
Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Must have a working knowledge of computers and experience in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (i.e., Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel)

Responsibilities

Promote and be a steward of our organizations Incident and Injury Free (IIF), and Core Values
Provide Operations Management with effective safety coaching, counseling and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers and the public
Assist Talent Management in ensuring specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work as it relates to transportation operations management
Act as a “safety” motivator for management and employees’ alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture Aldridge
Provide “safety” subject matter expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented while delivering work at Aldridge
Review each Subcontractor’s Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements
Review and conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the Aldridge Safety Management System
Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process
Participate, facilitate, and review all Root Cause Analysis done in accordance with the Aldridge Incident Investigation Policy and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field
Support Project Teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meeting’s and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution
Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance
Ensure that any training needed is proactively identified and scheduled. Be sure that toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work
Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized and filed at the jobsite
Travel to multiple projects throughout your respected Region to provide support to Operations
Implement Safety Systems and Processes for new project start ups