Safety Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies•Phoenix, OH

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is hiring a Safety Manager to lead the safety program across construction activities on Mission Critical campus projects, including data centers. The role is associated with projects in Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and possibly other locations, and requires the ability to temporarily locate to a project site. The Safety Manager works closely with the Mission Critical Campus General Superintendent, project Field Managers, project management, engineering, commissioning teams, subcontractors, and other safety professionals. The position provides technical guidance, supports the design and continual improvement of safety and health programs, and monitors construction activities for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and company requirements. The role supports campus energy-isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs in coordination with the project Energy Marshall and other project participants. It helps establish centralized procedures, identify energy sources, maintain ongoing updates, and communicate potential impacts to data center core operations. The Safety Manager also participates in high-risk activity planning and reviews high-risk scopes of work, standard operating procedures, and methods of procedure, ensuring that personnel qualifications, training, and PPE are addressed. The position assists with incident investigations, claims management, return-to-work coordination, accident reporting, statistical reporting, safety data analysis, training, and safety committee activities. It conducts inspections and program evaluations, provides technical safety support and training, and coordinates OSHA-related inspections, consultations, citations, and meetings. Ryan describes its workplace as fast-paced, fun, inclusive, collaborative, and relationship-driven, and offers competitive benefits. Employment eligibility requires verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least 5 years of successful safety management experience with Mission Critical projects is stated in the opening description.
Ability to work independently and productively with others.
Ability to manage other safety personnel on the project.
Good working understanding of OSHA as it relates to Mission Critical projects.
Experience with and ability to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
Experience in a Mission Critical environment and familiarity with industry standards and practices.
Knowledge of control of hazardous energy in complex Mission Critical infrastructures.
Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation, including blueprints, electrical one-lines, and construction drawings.
Good working knowledge of workers’ compensation and claims management.
Good working knowledge of third-party contractor management databases such as ISN and Avetta.
Good oral communication skills, including communicating effectively with individuals and groups.
Good written communication skills and ability to express and clearly communicate ideas.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to guide individuals or groups toward task completion.
Initiative, including being a self-starter, completing tasks with little supervision, taking a proactive approach, and developing innovative solutions.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Ability to temporarily locate to a project location.
Verification of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
One of the stated qualification paths: a board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization (examples listed are CSP, GSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST) and 3–5 years of construction safety management experience; or current OSHA 500 certification and six years of full-time construction safety management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish and English.
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the safety program across construction activities on a Mission Critical campus and coordinate closely with the campus General Superintendent, project Field Managers, and project leadership.
Serve as a technical advisor to safety professionals, field supervision, and subcontractors.
Contribute to the management, design, and continual improvement of safety and health programs.
Monitor campus construction activities and advise management on compliance with applicable rules, regulations, laws, and company requirements.
Assist with development of safety training courses and delivery of training sessions.
Assist the project Energy Marshall with campus-wide LOTO compliance and support a consistent, rigorous energy-isolation program based on local codes, standards, and company safety policies.
Coordinate with the Energy Marshall, Engineering, Commissioning, and subcontractor team members to establish centralized LOTO procedures and determine whether group or individual procedures are needed.
Initiate energy-isolation activities, maintain ongoing updates, and inform Field Managers and project management about LOTO activities that could affect data center core operations.
Participate in high-risk activity planning meetings and help review high-risk statements of work, standard operating procedures, and methods of procedure; ensure energy sources are identified and personnel qualifications, training, and PPE are verified.
Direct or assist investigations of serious accidents, major property damage, and incidents involving the general public; analyze findings and help develop preventive measures.
Collect and review root-cause investigations of accidents and near misses conducted by equipment vendors, subcontractors, and engineering team members.
Assist with company claims management, including workers’ compensation, property, general liability, and auto claims; report claims to the Claims Administrator, Corporate Safety Director, and Mission Critical Safety Director.
Assist with return-to-work coordination and development of light-duty job descriptions; attend claim review meetings with insurance carriers and provide feedback.
Maintain accident statistics; assist with accident reports required by federal, state, and local regulations; and compile and distribute reports on safety performance, accident costs, and OSHA-related fines.
Help develop databases and perform data analytics in support of operational improvement and zero-incident initiatives.
Participate in the Corporate Safety Committee and lead the project Safety Committee.
Evaluate safety and health programs and construction activities, advising supervision and management on adequacy and regulatory compliance.
Conduct regular project safety inspections, including inspections with project leadership or other personnel, to identify hazards and ensure jobsite, equipment, and materials comply with safety standards and regulations.
Provide safety training and technical support to project supervision on Mission Critical projects.
Assist with implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs and coordinate medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
Interface with OSHA, assist at site compliance inspections, coordinate OSHA consultation visits and programs, and coordinate and participate in OSHA fine and citation meetings.