Corporate Safety Manager

Nova Engineering; Kennesaw (GA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Holidays

Résumé du poste

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Safety Manager based at its Kennesaw, Georgia headquarters to lead the companywide safety program across offices, laboratories, and field sites. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical safety solutions and drive hazard recognition and risk management across the organization.

Responsibilities include developing training, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering continuous safety improvements with leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive safety experience supporting field operations, construction, environmental services, engineering, or professional consulting.
• Experience developing safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training, and leading incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, and risk assessment.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety or learning-management systems.
• CPR/First Aid/AED instructor certification is required or must be obtained within a reasonable period.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification is required; OSHA 501 certification is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and continuously improve company safety programs, policies, goals, and performance measures.
• Assess work practices in offices, field locations, and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, or DOT regulations/standards.
• Guide managers and employees on company safety policies and OSHA, MSHA, ANSI or DOT requirements, as well as any other applicable safety regulations
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, track corrective actions, and investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, vehicle events, and property damage.
• Support job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, site-specific safety plans, personal protective equipment, driving safety, emergency response, and stop-work practices.
• Develop and deliver orientations, training, toolbox talks, and manager education.
• Maintain required records and reports, analyze safety trends, and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, client inquiries, contractor safety reviews, and workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities with the appropriate teams.
• Visit project sites regularly, coach employees and managers, and stop or correct work that presents unacceptable risk.
• Participate as a leading member of NOVA’s Safety Committee and related subcommittees.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

OSHA 30 Construction certification (required)

OSHA 501 certification (preferred)

CSP/CHST or similar credential (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Copilot

HSI-EHS Platform

Description du poste

Description

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is hiring a Safety Manager based out of NOVA’s Kennesaw, Georgia headquarters. The Safety Manager leads our companywide safety program across offices, laboratories, and field project sites. Working with leadership and operations teams, this role turns regulatory and client requirements into practical solutions that help employees recognize hazards, manage risk, and work safely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve company safety programs, policies, goals, and performance measures.
• Assess work practices in offices, field locations, and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, or DOT regulations/standards.
• Guide managers and employees on company safety policies and OSHA, MSHA, ANSI or DOT requirements, as well as any other applicable safety regulations
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, track corrective actions, and investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, vehicle events, and property damage.
• Support job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, site-specific safety plans, personal protective equipment, driving safety, emergency response, and stop-work practices.
• Develop and deliver orientations, training, toolbox talks, and manager education.
• Maintain required records and reports, analyze safety trends, and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, client inquiries, contractor safety reviews, and workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities with the appropriate teams.
• Visit project sites regularly, coach employees and managers, and stop or correct work that presents unacceptable risk.
• Participate as a leading member of NOVA’s Safety Committee and related subcommittees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive safety experience supporting field operations, construction, environmental services, engineering, or professional consulting.
• Experience developing safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training, and leading incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, and risk assessment.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety or learning-management systems.
• CSP, CHST or a comparable professional credential is preferred.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification is required; OSHA 501 certification is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to obtain client- or project-specific credentials as needed.
• Strong computer skills are required; including but not limited to Microsoft-based products, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, and Copilot.
• Experience with the HSI-EHS Platform is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED instructor certification is required or must be obtained within a reasonable period.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This role works in office, laboratory, and field environments, including active construction and industrial sites, uneven terrain, outdoor weather, noise, traffic, and heavy equipment. The employee must be able to travel, move safely through project sites, wear required protective equipment, sit, stand or walk for extended periods, lift or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally work in confined spaces or at heights.

Travel and Schedule

Regular travel to offices and project sites throughout the Southeast, including occasional overnight travel, is required. Some work outside normal business hours may be needed for incidents, emergencies, training, or project schedules.

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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