Safety Manager

Engineering Systems Inc•Plymouth, MN

11d•$118,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads ESi’s health and safety program across all locations, working with leadership, employees, and Site Safety Coordinators to keep safety practical, compliant, and connected to the work we do. This role oversees the IIPP, supports OSHA, client, and regulatory compliance, and helps strengthen safety practices, training, audits, incident reviews, root-cause analysis, workers’ compensation compliance, corrective actions, and project-specific safety planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
At least 7+ years of progressive occupational health and safety experience required, preferably with responsibility for a multi-site safety program.
Extensive knowledge of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Must be competent in the following: General Safety, Chemical Hazards/SDS Right to know, Electrical Hazards, Fall Protection, HAZWOPER, Medical Hazards, First Aid /CPR, Machine guarding/ Lockout/Tagout Confined Space, PPE/Respirators
Advanced skills in Microsoft suite of software especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Ability to leverage Microsoft Teams and SharePoint in a collaborative environment.
Advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat.
Proficient in internet research and database programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising leaders and helping the business make practical safety decisions preferred.
Experience in professional services, engineering, consulting, industrial, construction, manufacturing, environmental, laboratory, forensic, or field-services environments preferred.
Strong ability to balance regulatory compliance, client requirements, employee safety, and business needs.
Experience bringing outside safety practices, industry benchmarks, and practical program improvements into an organization preferred.
Applicable Certificates and designations for area of expertise

Responsibilities

Work closely with Senior Leadership to build a practical, sustainable safety training path for the firm.
Provide safety leadership and direction while balancing compliance, risk, client expectations, and the realities of the business.
Serve as the main point of contact for safety questions and help leadership and project teams work through client, regulatory, and firm requirements.
Provide guidance, training, and coaching to Site Safety Coordinators across the country.
Review, recommend, and develop safety practices and procedures that fit ESi’s work and business needs.
Develop and implement safety orientation and ongoing training based on employee roles, project risks, client needs, and applicable requirements.
Conduct safety inspections and audits to confirm compliance and identify practical ways to improve.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, client requirements, and ESi safety standards.
Turn regulatory and industry requirements into clear, usable practices that support field work, client service, and good business decisions.
Ensure completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
Provide technical and administrative support to the safety committee.
Review incident reports, support root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to help prevent similar incidents.
Develop and support corrective action plans and document the effectiveness of safety control measures across the firm.
Identify needed PPE resources and establish a consistent process for offices to procure, maintain, and monitor required PPE on-site.
Bring outside safety experience and best practices that can help ESi strengthen and mature its safety program.
Build relationships with industry associations, vendors, consultants, and other external resources that support benchmarking, training, and program improvement.
30% - 50% Travel.
Other duties as assigned.