Safety Manager

Modular Power Solutions•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Safety Manager administers project safety programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. They may be responsible for one project or multiple small projects. This role would report to a Senior Safety Manager or Regional Safety Director and potentially manage Safety Coordinators and Field Safety Specialists. This subject matter expert will have significant autonomy contributing technical support to make safety-related decisions.

Requirements

Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures is essential
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Proficient in using electronic devices (i.e., phone, tablet, computer) for safety audit software and emails.
Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related field
Professional Safety Certification (i.e., Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Construction Health & Safety Tech (CHST)) preferred.
6 years of applicable safety construction experience preferred
Can be a combination of training, education, and relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Lead daily audits of all work areas.
Provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
Communication with the project team and field leadership is essential.
Prepare professional reports, conduct safety briefings, act as company spokesperson for site safety issues, research, and answer site safety questions and concerns.
Resolve site safety issues and provide emergency response as needed that arises from sub-contractors, customers, employees, and company managers.
Identify gaps and implement safety program elements, as needed, to comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
Direct comprehensive, in-depth investigations of all injury and loss incidents, identify all causal factors, develop and implement measures to prevent recurrences, and follow up to ensure long-term resolution.
Conduct safety training, testing, and record-keeping for all employees, sub-contractors, all other persons arriving on site (New Hire Orientation, Equipment Training, Haz Com, Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space, Lockout/Tag out, Crane and Rigging, etc.).
Act as an advisor to the company management team and customer agencies to ensure safety requirements are identified, communicated to employees, and fulfilled.
Manage the assigned project’s safety program budget, planning, acquiring, controlling, and distributing all safety equipment, supplies, and training aids.
Develop and review the site safety plan for the project.
Contribute to project start-up meetings.
Review of the three-week look ahead for the project.
Ensure a crisis management plan is implemented for projects and facilities.
Ensure clinics/medical facilities are set up, and the project team knows their location.
Ensure procedures are followed for LOTO and first-time energization at the project site.
Review Step by Step and MOPS (Method of Procedures).
Develop and participate in RCAs (root cause analysis) to prevent reoccurring events at projects.
Identify needs and compose training documents, pre-task plans, permits, training certifications, sign-in sheets, and toolbox meetings to the appropriate database or filing system.
Responsible for injury case management; coordination with insurance representatives and vendors as assigned by senior safety leadership.
The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.