Safety Manager

Hatzel & Buehler Inc; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hatzel & Buehler Inc is seeking a Safety Manager to support the Health and Safety plan for the company and monitor risk across projects and operations. Reporting to the Corporate Safety Director, you will direct and implement safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free workplace and regulatory compliance.

You will lead site safety meetings, perform inspections, investigate incidents, train employees, maintain safety documentation, and advise project managers on hazards, new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in site safety management or a similar role within Construction Industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, county, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in conducting safety inspections, investigations, and employee training.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Experience with safety documentation and compliance procedures.
• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, OHST) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations and keep management advised of new or revised rules.
• Provide and ensure compliance with all safety-related information such as regulatory requirements, signs, labor posters, barriers, required trainings, and education materials.
• Lead and participate in job site safety meetings in partnership with supervision.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation and trainings for completeness as required.
• Perform frequent safety inspections on all jobsites and ensure safe procedures are followed.
• Determine corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions and coordinate with workers' comp and return-to-work strategies.
• Train employees in company safety policy and procedures; ensure new employees receive safety instructions.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection & investigations

Training delivery

Communication

Safety documentation

Construction safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry

OSHA 510 or 550 Construction Industry

CSP or OHST certification

Tools

Database management

Safety software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Safety Manager will support the Health and Safety plan for the company and monitor risk associated with projects and company operations. Under the direction of the Corporate Safety Director, this role will plan, direct and implement the organization’s safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment and all operations comply with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety-related regulations.

Job Duties:

• Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised rules.
• Provide and ensure compliance with all safety related information such as regulatory requirements, signs, labor posters, barriers, required trainings, and other materials necessary to educate personnel and prevent hazardous occurrences.
• In partnership with jobsite supervision, plan, lead and participate in job site safety meetings.
• Participate in pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors. Review all applicable documentation to ensure subcontractor safety documents and trainings are complete as required.
• Perform frequent safety inspections on all jobsites to ensure safe procedures are in place and being followed.
• Determine corrective actions and preventative measures where indicated and assign responsibility and follow up procedures to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims, communication with injured workers and return to work strategies.
• Train employees in the company safety policy and procedures. Ensure new employees receives safety instructions and training prior to beginning work.
• Implement, inspect, and maintain job site paperwork such as toolbox talks, audits, accident investigations, Safety Data Sheets, and meeting minutes.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to project managers, superintendents, field supervision and employees concerning jobsite hazards, employee training, new equipment, and materials.
• Keep the Safety Manager, Safety Director and Branch Managers informed of pertinent issues.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by engaging in a partnership with clients, subcontractors, co-workers, and senior management.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry.
• OSHA 510 or 550 Construction Industry.
• NFPA 70E.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in site safety management or a similar role within Construction Industry..
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, county, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in conducting safety inspections, investigations, and employee training.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Experience with safety documentation and compliance procedures.
• Certification in safety management (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)) is preferred.
• Strong construction industry safety experience with understanding of construction laws.
• Strong understanding of database management, safety software and Microsoft suite.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations. Subpart R and ANSI/AISC 360.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
• Skilled at identifying and repairing defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
• Effective communicator, generating professionally written material and delivering effective verbal presentations.

Working Conditions:

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

This job is fully in person, on site.

Salary

$95K – $145K DOE

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

HATZEL & BUEHLER provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HATZEL & BUEHLER complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. HATZEL & BUEHLER expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HATZEL & BUEHLER’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.