Site Safety Manager
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 Savannah River project in Aiken, SC where Ameresco was awarded an ESPC task order for the design, construction and operation of three biomass fueled cogeneration plants at the site to replace the existing 1950s-era coal powerhouse and oil-fired boilers.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar Field
- EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
