Site Safety Manager

Ameresco

3d•$92,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers. Ameresco is looking for a Site Safety Manager to join our project at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Pourtsmouth, VA where we are constructing a new 19-megawatt (MW) combined heat and power (CHP) plant, a 3MW battery energy storage system, and a microgrid control system that will provide the site with long-term energy security while reducing the electricity imported from the grid by 68 percent. As part of this modernization effort, Ameresco will refurbish existing backup power assets, integrate them into the microgrid, and upgrade the electric distribution system to provide redundant sources of supply.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar Field
Minimum of 5+ years construction industry safety experience on similar projects, ability to effectively communicate safety within a project team
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents
Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification
EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification
Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Current First Aid & CPR Certification
NFPA 70 certification

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
Must be organized, proactive and have proven experience in OSHA Compliance.
Skillful communicator in both verbal and in written communication.
Excellent writing skills with proper grammar.
Ability to travel frequently
A great listener who can communicate professionally and in an open and positive approach.

Responsibilities

Prepare the Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for assigned Business Unit projects
Ensure compliance to all Safety Policies and adopted Standards
Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable OSHA/EPA requirements and employees are trained on proper use
Conduct Safety Audits of assigned project sites ensuring work is being accomplished safely and occupational health is not compromised
Safety training of all personnel assigned to project
Conduct project safety inspections with follow-up inspections of any open items
Review Subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre-Construction Meetings
Creation and evaluating activity hazard reviews
Regulatory compliance with OSHA and Ameresco standards and conducts accident and incident investigations
Development and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans
Work with project supervision to create safety solutions to safety problems
Foster and maintains a positive safety culture for the project personnel
Maintain all safety certifications as required by contracts
Conduct quarterly safety meetings for Project Staff
Produce Safety Reports of activities performed
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management
Lead Incident/accident Investigations
Perform other duties as required