Field Safety Manager

McAninch Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the grading and underground utility industry is seeking a Field Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety procedures. The role involves working closely with project managers and foremen, conducting inspections, and training employees on safety practices. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including a 100% employee-owned retirement plan.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Cancer Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• 3 years of safety-related experience in construction required.
• Experience with OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Confined Spaces, DOT.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Conduct safety surveys and inspections.
• Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Safety Compliance

Report Writing

Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

McAninch Corporation is a leader in the grading and underground utility industry working in Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Based in Des Moines, IA, we are a 100% employee-owned company that has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for the last 7 years. We partner with a wide variety of clients to provide the groundwork and underground utilities (water, sanitary, and stormwater) for residential and industrial construction projects.

Position Description:

Our team of Field Safety Managers work with foremen, superintendents and project managers to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures. Managers maintain a visible presence in the field, visiting job sites and communicating with employees throughout the day by addressing safety inquiries, checking employee PPE, and completing incident investigations. They assist in the achievement of profitability and productivity goals. Managers report to the Safety Director.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The placement of this position is anticipated to be at a project-specific location. This position is not eligible for telework.

Job Requirements:

• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Advises Safety Director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Plans and implements training for employees on worksite safety practices.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Performs safety surveys and inspections.
• Prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Conducts post-accident investigation and prepares reports identifying possible causes and hazards.
• Accompany personnel to job sites to perform drug tests.
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Manage inspection of job sites, equipment, and vehicles to ensure safe working conditions.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of safety-related experience in the construction industry required, including experience with OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Confined Spaces, DOT, and/or Excavation safety.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental and/or occupational health and safety related field preferred.
• CHST preferred.
• Experience writing detailed reports and procedures and documenting investigations.
• Experience presenting to and training small groups on safety procedures and regulations. Able to effectively respond to questions from groups, managers, and customers on topics presented.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work outside, including in hot, cold and wet conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be available to travel overnight when necessary (less than 10%).
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the Safety Director.
• Must be available to work weekends as necessary based on project load.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation:

McAninch offers a competitive salary based on experience and pays100% of all benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance premiums, life insurance and cancer insurance.401(k) with 3% company match and paid time off is also available. Company vehicle provided.

Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan that awards shares in McAninch Corporation without a penny coming out of your paycheck. Additionally, McAninch includes all union employees in the ESOP, so we are truly100% employee owned!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.