Onsite Safety Manager

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About the role

  • Safety Manager providing regional leadership in environmental, health and safety for NextEdge across multiple business lines. Ensuring policy compliance and mentoring safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide regional environmental, health and safety leadership, including training and ensure company-wide compliance with safety policies
  • Support NextEdge’s safety program across all lines of business and external subcontractors
  • Perform and manage safety audits in the field and facilities, including equipment, vehicle, and PPE inspections
  • Supervise, lead, and mentor company-wide safety and compliance
  • Develop and implement safety and compliance programs and policies to meet operational goals and reduce injuries and incidents
  • Support management in the implementation of safety and compliance programs, and communicate safety strategy and objectives to leadership
  • Design and implement effective metrics to track progress, identify areas of concern, and drive accountability
  • Liaise with vendors regarding training compliance
  • Develop and implement audit tracks, identifying gaps in local compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures
  • Lead, direct, or support incident investigation processes, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
  • Facilitate supervisor and management training on root cause analysis
  • Assist site management in ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies
  • Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory changes to management
  • Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and improve safe work practices
  • Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives
  • Conduct weekly team meetings with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement
  • Foster and manage positive relationships with customers and stakeholders for all projects and scopes of work
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or ten years’ experience in a construction safety-related role
  • Five (5) years related supervisory experience in a safety role
  • Working knowledge of the construction and/or telecommunications/electrical/gas industry
  • OSHA 500 Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA 10 and 30 Certifications
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certifications, such as ASP or CSP
  • Instructor Certified in High Angle Climbing, Rescue, and Rigging
  • Instructor Certified in First Aid/CPR
  • Possess and maintain a clear MVR and valid Driver's License
  • Ability to pass a seven-year background check to obtain and maintain Erail, TWIC, DoE, or DoD clearance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of underground machines such as trencher, mini-ex, and directional bore, and city codes for underground work such as permits, restoration, and traffic control
  • Ability to be trained as an instructor for specific safety training courses
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others
  • Extensive experience in contractor communications, and liaising with design teams and other project professionals
  • Advanced experience within the telecommunications construction space
  • Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for project plans
  • Strong knowledge of applicable regulations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Safety Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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