Safety Manager (Travel)

Bergelectric•Agoura Hills, CA

About The Position

The Safety Manager manages 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 to inspect sites and verify that the Company’s safety program is being fully implemented. Frequent travel is required. The Safety Manager provides safety leadership and technical support to operations teams, advises on safety requirements, evaluates and reports on safety performance, and coordinates with employees, project teams, clients, and internal functions. The position also supports incident response and investigation, safety training, documentation, and ongoing improvement of safety practices.

Requirements

Five to ten years of experience in safety and/or the construction industry.
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, with 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 in supporting the Company’s profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.
Ability to drive for long periods, use ladders, man lifts or reach booms, stand for long periods, and perform full squats, stooping, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction experience.
Safety credentials or equivalent qualifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NFPA 70E, or Root Cause Analysis Training.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluate safety performance against established targets, and report on safety performance.
Advise operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements as part of safe work planning.
Attend safety meetings and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and other safety documentation.
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 requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Verify that safety documentation, including 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 action.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to help address future 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, appropriate investigations and subsequent review 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 and manage train-the-trainer designations for project-level safety.
Provide safety training to selected personnel based on identified needs.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.