Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Rancho Cordova, CA

24d•$120,000 - $140,000

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 fully implemented. 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 support to operations teams, helps plan work safely, and monitors performance against established targets. The role conducts inspections and audits, responds to incidents, supports investigations, ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations, and develops safety capabilities through training and coaching. Frequent travel is required. The position works in active construction and warehouse settings as well as a professional office environment. Jobsite work may involve varied weather and high noise levels. The role involves driving for extended periods, using ladders or lifts, standing for extended periods, and squatting, stooping, or kneeling.

Requirements

5–10 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 and 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 supporting Company profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.
Ability to drive for long periods, utilize ladders, man lifts or reach booms, stand for long periods, and perform full squats, stooping, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction experience preferred.
Preferred safety credentials or equivalent qualifications include Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NPFA 70e, and Root Cause Analysis Training.

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 during safe work planning.
Attend safety meetings and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and other supporting safety documentation.
Visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify safe work practices and conditions.
Respond to incidents or safety reports from employees, foremen, superintendents, customers, or other parties.
Verify compliance with Company policies, OSHA requirements, and other applicable regulatory agency requirements.
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 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 address current and future issues.
Monitor and report completion of safety engagement activities, including safety 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 appropriate investigations and subsequent review and sharing of information.
Work cross-functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions.
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.