Field Safety Manager

Mcaninch Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment. This role involves collaborating with project teams, conducting site inspections, and implementing safety training programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in OSHA regulations and safety practices, along with excellent communication skills. Join a family-founded, employee-owned company that values its workforce and offers competitive benefits, including a company vehicle and a robust retirement plan. If you are passionate about safety and looking to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

100% Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Premiums

401(k) with 3% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with OSHA and safety regulations in construction.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies and conduct site inspections.
• Plan and implement training for employees on safety practices.

Skills

OSHA Compliance

First Aid/CPR

Confined Spaces Safety

Excavation Safety

Report Writing

Training and Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Safety Inspection Tools

Computer Software for Reporting

Job description

McAninch Corporation is a leader in the grading and underground utility industry in Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. We are a family-founded and 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. This position does require travel throughout Iowa and Eastern Nebraska as necessary when projects are awarded. Applicants must be willing to travel overnight for extended periods of time if selected. McAninch provides a company vehicle as part of the compensation package for this position.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental and/or occupational health and safety related field.
• At least 3 years experience with OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Confined Spaces, DOT, and/or Excavation Safety in the construction industry preferred.
• CHST preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be available to travel overnight when necessary (up to 100%).
• 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.
• 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 pays 100% 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 truly 100% employee owned!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.