US Regional Safety Manager

E2 Optics • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The US Regional Safety Manager promotes E2 Optics’ safety-first Core Value and supports a family-centric culture while developing and managing corporate safety initiatives for Western US Operations. In cooperation with the Director of Safety US Operations, this role works with personnel throughout the region to establish consistent safe practices, support field leadership, maintain accident-prevention and loss-mitigation programs, and provide technical and regulatory compliance expertise. The role excludes one strategic account of E2 Optics.

The manager communicates safety expectations, goals, standards, and metrics; supports safety management meetings; tracks and verifies action items based on KPIs; oversees safety training, inspections, and audits; and leads site accident and injury investigations. The role also supports accident reporting, workers’ compensation administration, and employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening as needed. Travel is required as needed by E2 Optics.

The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction sites. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Physical activities include sitting, using hands and arms, communicating verbally, standing and walking frequently, occasional stooping or kneeling, lifting and carrying, climbing ladders, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces. The employee must be able to operate specified equipment when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, safety training, hazard reviews, and job safety analysis.
• Experience with Safety Management programs.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, safety modeling (SOP), leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools used in building or repairing buildings or other structures within regional data centers.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, regularly carrying and climbing ladders to 20 feet, and potentially working in tight and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science Safety, Occupational Safety & Health Management, Safety Management, Business Management, Psychology, or a similar field.
• ASP, CSP, or SMS certification.
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Occupational Health and/or Safety in a construction or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote company Core Values and foster a family-centric culture.
• Develop and manage corporate safety initiatives for Western US Operations in cooperation with the Director of Safety US Operations.
• Work with personnel across the region to achieve consistent safe practices, excluding a strategic account of E2 Optics.
• Support regional field leadership in awareness of developing environmental, health, and safety issues and adoption of best practices.
• Maintain accident-prevention and loss-mitigation programs in operational policies and provide consistency for regional construction operations leadership.
• Determine needed corrective or preventative measures and verify their implementation.
• Communicate expectations, goals, standards, and progress metrics.
• Attend and support required safety management meetings with internal and external parties.
• Develop, follow up on, and verify completion of action items based on KPIs.
• Maintain health and safety leadership and awareness skills among Safety Managers to support compliance.
• Manage safety training needs in accordance with E2 Optics and customer guidelines.
• Provide technical and regulatory compliance expertise and support throughout the covered US operations.
• Manage compliance inspections, audits, and associated tracking.
• Lead investigations of accidents and injuries at regional sites and support preparation of material and evidence for lessons-learned communications.
• Review, compile, and submit accident reports required by E2 Optics processes.
• Work with the Director of Safety US Operations and HR to administer workers’ compensation, reduce employee lost time, and manage claims.
• Support Human Resources with employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening as needed.
• Travel as required by E2 Optics.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• BICSI training facilities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED