Project Safety Manager II - Traveler

Res Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

4 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

RES is seeking a Project Safety Manager II to implement the RES Safety Management System on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada. You will lead safety culture, coordinate audits, and manage JHAs, site rules, and emergency plans, while driving safety training and incident investigations.

The role requires extensive certifications (NFPA 70E/CSA Z462, CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO or CSP/ASP/GSP), 5+ years in construction safety, and travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 certified professionals preferred.
• CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO or CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC equivalents expected.
• OSHA 30/510 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• OSHA 500 may be advantageous.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and EMT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence and training.
• Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
• Serves as key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prioritizes daily, weekly, and monthly goals for Project Safety personnel.
• Develops and maintains Site Safety Plans, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plans, JHAs, and Site Orientations.
• Oversees Permit to Work processes.
• Delivers safety training and leads safety meetings.
• Conducts inspections, investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintains safety metrics and reports.
• Facilitates injury management, emergency response, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Procures and manages PPE and safety resources.
• Supports severe weather response and risk assessments.
• Operates company vehicles safely and complies with company policies.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Regulatory liaison

Safety training

Construction safety

Hazard analysis

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 certification

CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO certification or CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC

OSHA 30/510

OSHA 500

First Aid/CPR/AED and EMT certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Project Safety Manager II implements the RES Safety Management System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada.

Requirements

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
• Serves as key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Prioritizes daily, weekly, and monthly goals for Project Safety personnel.
• Develops and maintains Site Safety Plans, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plans, JHAs, and Site Orientations.
• Oversees Permit to Work processes.
• Delivers safety training and leads safety meetings.
• Conducts inspections, investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintains safety metrics and reports.
• Facilitates injury management, emergency response, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Procures and manages PPE and safety resources.
• Supports severe weather response and risk assessments.
• Operates company vehicles safely and complies with company policies.

Safety

• Ensures safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates at-risk behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures JHAs occur before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to standard operating procedures.
• Receives and delivers job-specific safety training.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems and determines appropriate action.

Leadership

• Provides leadership and direction to Project Safety Manager I/II personnel assigned to projects.
• Leads safety culture initiatives and serves as project safety leader with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety related field preferred.
• NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 certification required.
• CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO certification required or CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC equivalent.
• OSHA 30/510 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and EMT certifications preferred.
• 5+ years construction safety experience required; 7+ years preferred.
• 5+ years utility/energy industry safety experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel 76-100%.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, CSA, ANSI, DOT, EPA, electrical safety, incident investigation, root cause analysis, subcontractor management, work at height, confined space, trenching and excavations, cranes, heavy construction, and Microsoft Office.
• Functional competencies include collaboration, teamwork, communication, casting the right shadow and demonstrating active care.

Anticipated base salary range: $110,000 - $138,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally: Carrying 31-50 lbs., climbing, crouching, and kneeling are required.

Frequently: Grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting up to 31-50 lbs., repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and walking are required.

Constantly: Reading, hearing, reaching and vision are required.

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, noise and vibration.

Frequently exposed to extreme heat, humidity, wet environments and hazards.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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