Safety Manager

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

69d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager will monitor workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable Baker Group safety policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of local, state and federal safety standards, as well as Workers’ Compensation procedures.
Strong supervisory, conflict management, multi-tasking and problem-solving ability
Experience in writing reports and business correspondence in addition to effectively presenting information and responding to questions from senior management, site supervision, clients and employees
Excellent communication skills, maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and clients alike
Strong organization and adaptability skills
Ethical integrity
Special interest in safety that goes beyond mere working knowledge of safety requirements
Risk assessment/management
Conceptual planning capability
Demonstrated ability to relate to contractors and their employees
Must be able to work independently with little supervision
Ability to travel to all worksites; overnight travel may be required
Adaptability to a changing workplace, in all weather conditions, in an office and job site setting
Must have technical capabilities including email, internet and computers, etc.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred
CHST, or CSP, GSP, ASP
5 years’ experience in construction or industrial safety.
Current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety or general Industrial safety

Responsibilities

Conduct safety meetings, audits and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action and implement follow-up assessments.
Plan, implement and conduct safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures.
Plan, implement, manage and maintain comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises or at project site locations.
Advise the project management team on safety issues and compliance and specific projects and operations with guidance on health and safety in industry, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Partner with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation and case management.
Collaborate with general contractors and owners regarding site specific safety issues.
Provide support to project managers and field, preplanning, ongoing, etc.
Manage Workers’ Compensation cases, including OCIP and CCIP sites, clinics, injured employees, return to work, etc.
Manage training (OSHA 10/30-hour, CPR/1st aid, site specific, etc.) May analyze training needs to develop new and improved existing training programs.
Participate in L10 meetings and provide regular on-site project visibility.
Conduct drug and alcohol testing for new hires.
Provide safety orientation for new hires.
Engage in necessary external training, conferences, etc. to ensure personal growth and continuing education.
Manage safety programs for subcontractors when acting as prime contractor.
Purchase, manage and supply appropriate PPE and safety equipment.
Manage arc flash gear and update and inspect per schedule.
Participate in weekly, quarterly and annual EOS planning meetings.
Generate Safety Bulletins to communicate incidents and jobs well-done.
Maintain worker’s unions relationships.
Respond to employee’s mental health issues and provide support and resources.
Work with DevOps to generate company forms.
Participate in OSHA partnership walks.
Participate in and respond to OSHA inspections.