Safety & Health Manager - Wind - MA

Black & Veatch; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building a sustainable future. In this mid-level project position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and health procedures on construction sites. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a hands-on environment while managing safety programs and conducting training. This role offers career development and advancement opportunities, making it an exciting chance to grow within an innovative team. If you have a passion for safety and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety and health experience required.
• Knowledge of safety standards and construction contracting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
• Conduct detailed site safety and health inspections.
• Manage contractor safety and health programs.

Skills

Safety and Health Experience

First Aid/Medical Functions

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Safety and Health Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 108713

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and advancement opportunities for continuous professional growth. Our management prioritizes the latest technology, support, and sustainability to deliver the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start-up, decommissioning, and field engineering.

This is a mid-level project position responsible for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures on a larger, moderately complex project. The role involves performing medium to high complexity tasks and may include supervising other safety and health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and maintain the project Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
• Develop and conduct employee safety and health training programs.
• Conduct detailed site safety and health inspections.
• Manage project security contracts, programs, and policies.
• Perform record-keeping and incident investigations.
• Write detailed injury/illness reports.
• Complete safety and health program documentation.
• Interface with clients and government officials.
• Manage contractor safety and health programs.
• Administer workers' compensation programs.
• May act as Safety and Health Consultant and on-site medical provider.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate direct reports.
• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 5+ years of safety and health experience. Ability to complete pre-employment requirements such as background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, as per applicable laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Safety and health certification; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a construction environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards, company policies, workers' compensation, construction contracting, and consulting capabilities.
• Ability to perform first aid/medical functions, communicate effectively, and use Word and Excel.
• Strong report writing, human relations, conflict management, and client interface skills.

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10-hour.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, working in confined or uneven spaces, working at heights, and enduring temperature extremes. The work environment varies from construction sites to office settings, with exposure to noise, hazardous equipment, and weather conditions. This position is safety-sensitive.

Competencies

Collaborates, communicates effectively, demonstrates courage, directs work, instills trust, shows interpersonal and organizational savvy.

Salary Plan & Job Grade

Construction Services, Grade 005

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