Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Baker Construction; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC is seeking a Field Safety Manager to lead safety on our projects in Baton Rouge. The role requires spending a minimum of 90% of time in the field, coaching co-workers and Safety Representatives to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.

You’ll embed with project teams, reinforce the IIF culture, and use leading indicators to influence safety, quality, and productivity while promoting great teamwork and accountable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (safety related major) and a minimum of 4 years concrete construction and safety experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of a certificate in a related field, or construction experience with OSHA 500 training certification.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's IIF Culture by Being a Safety Resource to the Project
• Assists in Project Compliance with all Safety Rules and Regulations
• Conducts Job Site Case Management
• Oversees the Work of Direct Reports
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Skills

Safety culture

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree (safety related major)

Tools

OSHA 500 training

Job description

Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Company Name: Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70801

Req ID

8603

Travel

Up to 50%

Number of Openings

1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

The Field Safety Manager promotes the Company's IIF culture by ensuring every co-worker returns home safety every night. Is expected to spend a minimum of 90% of time in the field observing and coaching co-workers and Field Safety Representativeson correction of unsafe conditions and behaviors. Reinforces positive behavior through recognition and/or rewards. Serves as a resource to co-workers by answering questions about safety and sharing lessons learned. Uses leading indicators to influence the future direction of safety on the project. Embeds self with the project team and strategically "dives in" using a hands-on approach to improve project safety, quality, and productivity (SQP).

Roles and Responsibilities

The Field Safety Manager will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform the role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Promotes the Company's IIF Culture by Being a Safety Resource to the Project
• Assists in Project Compliance with all Safety Rules and Regulations
• Conducts Job Site Case Management
• Oversees the Work of Direct Reports
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (safety related major) and a minimum of 4 years concrete construction and safety experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of a certificate in a related field, or construction experience with OSHA 500 training certification.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

Nearest Major Market:

Baton Rouge