Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety
About The Position
GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced, proactive Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety to lead and support safety programs for construction projects and contractor activities at its active manufacturing facility, Fab 9, in Essex Junction, Vermont. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices while promoting a strong safety culture across project teams. The successful candidate will manage construction safety programs, conduct field audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote safe work in a dynamic operational setting. This is a fully on-site role at the Essex, Vermont facility, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some flexibility for evenings and weekends based on business needs. The role includes leading a team of contractor Construction Safety Professionals, supporting emergency response and ERT operations, and occasional regional travel of up to 10%.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of construction safety experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Skills in safety leadership, risk assessment and hazard recognition, contractor management, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, communication and influence, problem solving, accountability, and integrity.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to support the site Emergency Response Team, including use of SCBA and Level A/B hazmat equipment, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and wearing required PPE.
- Project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions, and navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction safety fields.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent certification.
- Thorough working understanding of OSHA Standards and Regulations (1910/1926).
Responsibilities
- Promote a strong site-wide safety culture through leadership, coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and support development, implementation, and compliance of EHS&S programs, procedures, regulatory requirements, OSHA requirements, and company standards.
- Lead a team of contractor Construction Safety Professionals.
- Partner with site leadership, project managers, contractors, and employees to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for operational and construction activities.
- Conduct field inspections, audits, pre-job reviews, behavioral observations, and safety assessments.
- Review and approve pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits to work, risk assessments, and contractor safety plans.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; facilitate root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed in a timely manner.
- Respond to site incidents and lead containment and investigation activities.
- Analyze safety performance data and trends to develop proactive improvement plans.
- Deliver safety training, orientations, coaching, and professional development to employees, contractors, and site personnel.
- Support site audits, self-assessments, management system reviews, and industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessments and monitoring plans.
- Provide technical safety guidance for new equipment, tools, processes, and construction projects.
- Support emergency response planning and preparedness, and participate in Emergency Response Team operations, including emergency coverage as required.
- Maintain safety records, prepare reports, support regulatory compliance activities, and perform additional assigned duties, including occasional regional travel.
- Perform work safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
