Safety Manager (Utility)

Aldridge Group•Saint Louis, MO

6d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Manager to join its team in St. Louis, Missouri. The Safety Professional serves in both a consultative and hands-on capacity, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels while helping deliver safety initiatives and programs. The role champions the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and leads and coordinates safety initiatives for a geographic region. This includes communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in accordance with corporate safety standards and procedures and applicable OSHA and other federal and state regulations. The position supports safe and efficient work for employees, customers, and the public; collaborates with operations and Talent Management on training; reviews subcontractor safety programs; assesses policies and procedures; monitors safety-system execution at job sites; investigates incidents; and supports project teams in planning and carrying out work safely. The role travels to multiple projects to support management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
A minimum of 2–5 years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including recognizing discrepancies and communicating solutions effectively.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications effectively.
Ability to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at airports, transportation systems, and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment, and aptitude for promoting safety programs to field personnel.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident and Injury Free culture, improve defenses to control exposure, and integrate human performance principles.
Provide management with safety coaching, counseling, and advice to support a safe and efficient work environment for employees, customers, and the public.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted based on the scope of work.
Provide safety expertise and help implement relevant and effective internal and external safety practices.
Review subcontractors’ safety programs and ensure they meet or exceed Project Safety Program requirements.
Review safety policies, procedures, and standards; conduct mini-gap analyses and recommend changes for continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess execution of the organization’s safety management system.
Assist with preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and support continuous improvement in the corrective actions process.
Conduct incident investigations and verify corrective actions are implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Participate in Project Kick Off Meetings and work with project teams to develop a safe plan of execution.
Assign and communicate safety-program expectations so project employees understand safety and performance requirements.
Ensure toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work.
Verify safety documentation is captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite.
Travel to multiple projects to provide management support.