Safety Manager

Omega Morgan, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

PTO based on years of service

Paid Holidays

STD/LTD benefits

Job summary

Omega Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee all company disciplines, implement safety programs, provide training, and lead incident management across field and facility activities.

The role emphasizes driving a safety culture and regulatory compliance, with a focus on risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement. The position demands experience in heavy construction safety, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external agencies.

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent work experience in the industry.
• 5+ years leadership with strategic safety program experience.
• 2-3 years crane and rigging safety protocols.
• BCSP Certification (STS-C, CHST, GSP, ASP, CSP) encouraged.
• Strong computer literacy: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs and policies.
• Advise and coach on safety protocols and training.
• Lead risk reduction through hazard analysis and controls.
• Manage incident and near-miss investigation and root cause analysis.
• Conduct site safety audits and safety performance reviews.
• Maintain safety training database and prepare reports.
• Assist Safety Director with qualifications and customer health and safety plans.
• Represent company in client meetings and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Risk analysis

Incident investigation

Hazard analysis

Audits & inspections

Crane & rigging safety

Communication

Documentation

Training database

Education

BS Degree or equivalent

5+ years leadership in safety

BCSP Certification (STS-C/CHST/GSP/ASP/CSP)

Safety management in heavy construction

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Safety Manager will have oversight responsibility for all the company’s disciplines. The position will report to the Safety, assisting with (but not limited to) implementation of safety programs & policies, safety training, assisting employees and supervision in the development of risk assessment & mitigation, incident & accident management, oversight of field & facility activities, and safety audits & inspections. The Safety Manager will also ensure that the company’s commitment to safety and health and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws & regulations are embraced by all employees of the organization. This is deemed a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• PTO based on years of service
• Paid Holidays
• STD/LTD benefits

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of EHS Program & Policies
• Advise and coach the team regarding safety protocols, programs, policies & procedures, and training, to ensure all employees sustain our safety vision: "a Safety Culture which empowers & engages employees and other team members in maintaining and sustaining an Incident & Accident-Free Work Environment."
• Provide proactive leadership and vision in the reduction of safety and health risk exposure. Minimizing risk through hazard analysis and establishing appropriate controls.
• Supports and administer event management (i.e., near-miss, incident, injury, vehicle & property accidents, and lost time events), including incident & accident investigation, reporting, establishing root cause and corrective action, and any follow-up on safety performance issues. Assist in minimizing the financial liabilities as well as human suffering associated with work-related injuries, illnesses, vehicle accidents, property damage, and natural disasters.
• Conduct site safety audits, mentoring & coaching employees of any unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and hazard observations, to assess the execution of the Safety Program. Review employee/contractor safety performance against applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Conduct EHS training and maintain a training database.
• Assist the Safety Director with 3rd Party qualifications.
• Assist the Safety Director with preparing and maintaining health and safety plans prepared for customers.
• Maintain open communication with internal and external individuals, companies, and government agencies on current and future safety issues. Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management.
• Respond to safety, health, and environmental complaints and issues, including client-based issues, outside company issues, and observations, and OSHA consultation and compliance.
• May accompany an injured employee for treatment and medical evaluation.
• Assist the Safety Director in representing the Company’s interests and responsibilities through client sponsored meetings and outside agencies.
• To foster and provide unparalleled customer service and care to both internal and external customers.

Expectations

• To be on-call and/or physically available as needed by operations. To include nights, weekends, and holidays. Appropriate comp time to be coordinated with Safety Director.
• Working hours: regular business hours. Starting and stopping hours as dictated by the necessity of the work and coordinated safety coverage. Ideally starting no earlier than 1 hour prior to crews’ arrival and leaving no earlier than 30 minutes prior to crews’ departure.
• To maintain current and continuing education and certifications as necessary to be up to date with evolving safety practices and theory.

Required Education And/or Experiences

• BS Degree or equivalent work experience and knowledge in the industry
• Environmental health and safety management experience in the heavy construction industry preferred.
• 2-3 years of crane and rigging safety protocols
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity with proven experience in developing and implementing strategic company-wide safety programs
• 1 or more BCSP Certification (STS-C, CHST, GSP, ASP, CSP)
• Adept at using various computer applications, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Conduct injury & accident investigation, using root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of occupational safety & health, including but not limited to industrial insurance and risk management in the construction, crane, and transportation industries.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing industrial facilities & construction sites for the company’s facilities and job sites
• Knowledge of principles of safety engineering, as it applies to work tasks, such as OSHA, DOT, General Industry/Construction Safety orders and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention. Operations, maintenance, construction, and environmental health and safety hazards to be found in a large-scale industrial and construction projects.
• Knowledge of accident prevention techniques and devices
• Knowledge of methods used to correct existing and potential safety hazards
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management
• Knowledge of principles of training, employee evaluation, and employee relations
• Conduct audits and inspections at customer job sites with an emphasis on crane and rigging safety.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
• Be a good leader, transmit and embed high values & standards (Lead by Example)
• Good organizational and motivational skills
• Analyze situations; recognize, identify, and recommend corrective actions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Ability to grow relationships; maintain professionalism with various levels of employees and outside representatives
• Ability to provide convincing presentations, e.g., safety topics, safety training, etc.
• Ability to gather and interpret data
• Ability to define problems, compile, analyze, and interpret complex data and interpret publications & instructions, establishing facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to prioritize tasks in an ever-changing environment
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Being humble; recognize the knowledge and worth of the front-line worker
• Make, support, and explain recommendations and decisions

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.

Mathematical Skills

Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under degree requirements.

Physical And Visual Activities

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job is: Be able to lift 50lbs, sit for long periods of time, able to walk up to one mile at a time, be able to climb several flights of stairs. Other physical demands the employee is occasionally required to do- climb or balance on grated temporary walk-ways; stoop, kneel, crouch and at rare occasions crawl.

Environment/Atmospheric Conditions

Performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to, moving mechanical parts, large vehicle/trucks, large machinery, large equipment, extreme vibration, and other common industrial hazards seen at construction sites, marine ports, equipment yards, and industrial plants. The Employee will at times work in various landscapes from hot dry climate, cold wet climate, dark confined areas, high elevated platforms, and near waterways.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software

Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, SAP

The characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

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