Senior Safety Manager

Faith Technologies•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager formulates, develops, and coordinates onsite safety and loss-control functions. The role champions safety responsibilities within a region or site, supports compliance with regulatory requirements, and works with site personnel, operations, customers, contractors, and other safety managers to promote safe practices and consistent health, safety, and environmental outcomes. The position also manages and develops direct reports and oversees safety programs, training, assessments, compliance, reporting, and incident investigations. The position involves 60–75% travel. The stated work schedule is between 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule required; work may also include nights, weekends, and holidays. FTI describes career development and continued education programs, merit-based compensation, and a flexible benefits package. The full benefits list is available to regular/full-time team members.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: fourth-year apprentice or above and four to six years of construction safety experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Safety or Construction and five years of experience in the electrical trade.
Ability to travel 60–75%.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including possible nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Champion overall safety responsibilities within a region or site.
Monitor compliance with government regulatory agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, and DNR.
Collaborate with fellow safety managers to improve safety and health onsite and across the company.
Interface with customers, general and specialty contractors, and trade associations to facilitate safety best practices, compliance, and consistent approaches to health, safety, and environmental issues.
Participate in daily Operational Risk Management and planning meetings, including leading or facilitating discussions when possible.
Serve as the primary contact for onsite safety-related issues or concerns.
Maintain stock and order safety supplies for the project.
Provide support to onsite personnel.
Manage and lead direct reports’ development, training, coaching, feedback, and performance.
Assist with task safety analysis and pre-planning.
Stay informed about new and evolving trends, information, and regulations pertaining to occupational safety.
Develop, implement, and manage safety programs, training, compliance, assessments, and reporting.
Work with Operations and leaders to ensure safety meetings, training, and audits are conducted, relevant, and promote intended behaviors and outcomes.
Conduct accident investigations and recommend corrective action when warranted; determine causes and means of prevention.
Conduct organizational drug-testing processes, including pre-employment, random, reasonable/for-cause, and post-accident testing.
Advise field employees, project supervisors, and management on employee, public, and environmental safety.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.