Manager Sr, Safety

MasTec Inc•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for field safety functions supporting MIC teams and serves as a key member of the training team, working closely with the Training Coordinator and Director of SH&E. The role maintains effective communication with divisional and project supervision, represents the safety department and MIC in meeting customer safety needs, and provides technical and leadership support to field safety professionals. This is a traveling position involving travel to work sites throughout the United States up to 75% of the time, including some overnight travel. A vehicle allowance is provided; meals and lodging are provided when overnight travel is required. The position follows a standard full-time, 40-hour Monday–Friday business schedule. The Senior Safety Manager drives and oversees safety programs, regulatory compliance, environmental requirements, incident response, corrective actions, project safety staffing, and training. The role also supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes, mentors safety professionals, and works with EHS leadership, site management, HR, clients, and project teams. The position may require prolonged sitting and computer work and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

7–10 years of relevant occupational safety and health and training experience, with demonstrated ability to provide strong safety leadership to management and craft workers.
CHST or equivalent certification within six months of hire or appointment.
Knowledge of MIC health and safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Working knowledge of government regulations, safety compliance, and industrial hygiene, including applicable environmental regulations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to develop reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables.
Business acumen, analytical skills, strategic thinking, organizational behavior, and ability to influence.
Team-player and self-starter qualities, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain in-depth relationships with team members and supervisor.
Ability to travel frequently to jobsites, including on short notice.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer; ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or a safety-related field from an accredited university.
ASP or CSP certification.

Responsibilities

Drive MIC safety processes and programs and promote involvement and safety leadership at every level.
Model ethical conduct, stewardship of company resources, teamwork, and the company’s safety philosophy and goals.
Ensure projects have written site safety plans; assist with developing and reviewing plans and establishing project safety programs, including medical arrangements and injury management plans.
Maintain effective communication with client representatives, site management, Vice Presidents, and EHS leadership regarding safety compliance and corrective actions.
Facilitate regulatory visits and support business units during regulatory inquiries.
Assist in managing emergency response incidents.
Review, approve, and support implementation of corrective actions, including those arising from incidents and near misses.
Evaluate safety programs, recommend improvements, implement changes, and promote consistent application across projects.
Participate in tactical planning and support corporate safety initiatives.
Work with HR on workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs and support project safety professionals with injury case management.
Attend project kickoffs to provide safety support during early planning.
Assist EHS leadership with interviewing and hiring safety professionals, setting project staffing, communicating staffing needs, and conducting annual performance assessments.
Ensure serious safety hazards receive complete corrective action before leaving a site; exercise authority to stop work when serious conditions cannot be corrected immediately.
Inspect work for accuracy and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; conduct frequent on-site reviews and maintain accurate, current records.
Conduct quarterly project leading-indicator assessments and ensure key safety management systems are in use.
Champion the R4 program and near-miss reporting program on projects.
Implement the company environmental program, ensure required weekly inspections, and support compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Ensure front-line supervisors understand safety responsibilities and receive or are arranged for appropriate orientation and training.
Support project management in managing occupational injuries and ensuring injured workers receive appropriate medical care.
Ensure project sites have the appropriate number and qualifications of safety professionals.
Develop and deliver training on a variety of subjects, research training topics, and conduct or oversee safety training for employees at all levels.
Participate as a member of the Safety Professionals Team; train, mentor, and support career development for safety professionals.
Attend Corporate Safety Committee meetings periodically as requested and conduct or lead training in applicable occupational safety and health areas.
Provide input to EHS leadership and site managers on safety professional performance evaluations and assist with selection, assignment, recruitment, and reductions in force for safety personnel.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on site.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $120,000–$140,000 per year.
Ongoing performance reviews, project completion bonus opportunity, and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, and prescription drug plan.
Pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.
Vehicle allowance; meals and lodging provided when overnight travel is required.