Safety Manager (Travel)

Bergelectric•Tustin, CA

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

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 provides safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluates safety performance against established targets, and reports on safety performance. The Safety Manager visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations to verify that the Company’s safety program is fully implemented. Frequent travel is required. The position advises operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements; prepares and reviews site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and related documentation; and conducts audits and inspections to identify hazards and verify safe working conditions. It responds to safety reports and incidents, investigates and shares findings, verifies compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations, and ensures safety records are maintained. The Safety Manager also develops safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel, coordinates project training needs, delivers safety training, and works cross-functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions. The role involves regular coordination with foremen, superintendents, general contractors, and client site safety personnel to address and correct safety issues. It monitors safety engagement activities, uses designated safety systems and software, maintains required certifications, and supports the Company’s safety culture and internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns. The position may report to the Regional Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Director, Regional Vice President, or another manager approved by the Corporate Safety Director.

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 communication skills and 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams; evaluate safety performance against targets and report results.
Advise operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements and participate in safe work planning.
Attend safety meetings and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and supporting safety documentation.
Visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify employees are working safely.
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.
Verify that safety documentation, including permits, authorizations, and logs, is maintained.
Develop safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel, recognize good practices, and identify improvement areas.
Meet with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct safety issues and take corrective action.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to address current and future issues.
Monitor and report on 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 investigations and reviews, and share relevant information.
Coordinate mutual needs with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions.
Assess project training needs and manage train-the-trainer designations for project-level safety.
Provide safety training to selected personnel based on identified needs.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.