Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Safety Manager manages safety performance and Bergelectric’s Work Safe. Live Safe. program at one or more sites throughout the region. The role visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations to inspect sites and verify that the Company’s safety program is being implemented. Depending on the approved reporting arrangement, the Safety Manager reports to the Regional Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Director, Regional Vice President, or another manager approved by the Corporate Safety Director. The position provides safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, supports safe work planning, prepares and reviews safety documentation, and conducts audits and inspections. It responds to safety incidents, verifies compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations, develops safety competencies, and coordinates safety training and activities across projects and functions. Frequent travel is required.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in safety and/or the construction industry.
Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of safety rules and regulations, including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO, and general construction safety.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with employees at all levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Highly effective presentation and training delivery skills.
Experience managing incident responses and gathering documentation.
Team-oriented, positive, well-organized, and proactive approach to supporting Company profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.
Ability to drive for long periods, use ladders, man lifts or reach booms, stand for long periods, and perform full squats, stooping, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction experience is preferred.
Safety credentials or equivalent qualifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NFPA 70E, or Root Cause Analysis Training are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluate safety performance against established targets, and report on performance.
Advise operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements, participate in safe work planning, and attend safety and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and other safety documentation.
Visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify that employees work safely and under safe conditions.
Respond to incidents and safety reports from employees, foremen, superintendents, customers, and other parties.
Verify compliance with Company policies, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory agencies, and ensure safety documentation, permits, authorizations, and logs are maintained.
Develop safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel, recognize good practices, and identify areas for improvement.
Meet with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to help address future issues.
Monitor and report on completion of safety engagement activities, including observations, campaigns, recognition events, and incident reports.
Use designated Company safety systems and software to manage incidents, audits, inspections, observations, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
Facilitate timely and appropriately scoped investigations, review findings, and share information.
Work cross-functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions.
Assess project training needs, manage train-the-trainer designations for project-level safety, and provide safety training to selected personnel as needed.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.