Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Las Vegas, NV

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 involves daily visits to construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations to inspect sites and verify that the Company’s safety program is being 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 guidance to operations teams, supports safe work planning, and evaluates and reports on safety performance. The role includes conducting audits and inspections, responding to incidents, maintaining safety documentation, developing safety capabilities among supervisors and site safety personnel, and coordinating safety needs with regional and project functions. The position also assesses project training needs, manages train-the-trainer designations, provides safety training as needed, maintains required certifications, and supports internal safety communications and campaigns. Frequent travel is required.

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 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 to supporting Company 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 is 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 results.
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.
Regularly visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify safe work practices and 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; reinforce 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 potential issues.
Monitor and report on 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, appropriately scoped investigations and the review and sharing of resulting information.
Work with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions to coordinate shared needs.
Assess project training needs and manage project-level train-the-trainer designations.
Provide safety training to selected personnel as needed.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.
Travel frequently to project and other work locations.