Safety Manager

OHLA USA•New York, NY

37d•Onsite

About The Position

OHLA USA is a company committed to building a better, safer, more sustainable world. We are dedicated to making a difference within our communities through the safety and reliability of the structures we build, which is made possible by our people. OHLA USA brings together diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Manager in New York. As Safety Manager, you will report to the Regional Safety Director and work closely with the project leadership team to ensure all safety rules and regulations are followed according to job specifications and comply with OSHA standards.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in a management role responsible for the actions of other safety professionals on site
Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions
Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
Current and up to date safety training to include: OSHA 30-hour in Construction, NYC DOB SST 62-hour, NYC DOB 40-hour Site Safety Manager Course, SSPC/AMPP C-3/C-5 Competent Person Lead Removal, NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License, MTA NYCT Track Training Certification, among others
Previous MTA experience required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, science, or related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Development of site specific safety programs
Direct and oversee the day-to-day activities of multiple site safety coordinators
Maintains ongoing training and mentoring of the site safety coordinators and ensures they have what they need to carry out their responsibilities
Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program.
Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff. Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meeting held with their employees.
Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements.
Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections.
Conduct daily job briefings and pre-shift safety training.
Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice.
Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures.
Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports
Establish and maintain all required job safety records
Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting
Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims
Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job