Safety Manager

Thompson-Construction-Group,-Inc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety programs across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations, plan preventive measures, and mentor employees on safety practices.

Travel and relocation may be required, with per diem considered where eligible. The position emphasizes proactive safety leadership, site audits, incident investigations, and collaboration with project teams to improve safety performance and reduce risk across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience.
• Must read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Observe site hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and regulations.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Plan, implement and coordinate safety programs to reduce injuries and financial losses.
• Conduct safety training and new employee orientation.
• Visit worksites weekly to conduct audits and identify hazards or unsafe behaviors.

Skills

Field experience

Communication skills

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MSHA certification

HAZWOPER certification

Job description

Position Description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Thompson Construction is seeking Safety Managers for various projects. Candidates must be comfortable with travel and relocation. You will be responsible for ensuring that Thompson’s safety programs and performance meet or exceed OSHA, State and Federal requirements. In addition, plan, implement, and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses, as well as motivating and educating employees to enable Thompson to become the recognized leader in both safety and quality of all contractors in the Southeast. This opportunity will provide per diem, if eligible.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe job performance and search for any possible site hazards to ensure that the company complies with all regulatory guidelines (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) and provide direction to management and employees for immediate actions if we are out of compliance.
• Identify conditions which could produce accidents and communicate to operation management so that conditions can be eliminated. Also communicate this information to peer Safety Managers so that information is shared between areas.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent accident from reoccurring.
• Communicate with injured employee and accompany the employee to initial and follow-up medical treatment to ensure that employee is taken care of and the physician understands employee’s duties and explanation of our light duty policy.
• Plan, implement and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths and financial losses.
• Assist in development of Corporate and Division Standard Operating Procedures, policies and procedures for safety.
• Maintain data for various safety statistics such as first aids, recordables; graph and trend by type and area, etc. Enter data in to audit system. Review data for trends.
• Conduct training on safety, new employee orientation, as required.
• Visit each established work site at least once a week to conduct audits (goal of 25 per month) following the TCG audit sheet as well as identifying any hazards or abating any unsafe behaviors or conditions in the work area.
• Visually inspect Thompson vehicles/equipment for damage and road worthiness.
• Assist in pre-job/shutdown planning when possible with the Project Manager
• Make personal contact with the working crews to build relationships, address concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Visit customer contacts and medical facilities to maintain a strong, professional relationship
• Attend customer sponsored / mandated safety meetings.
• Counsel/coach employee when policy infractions are noted and inform appropriate supervision for additional counseling and possible disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office-Office, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Must have completed OSHA 30.
• Additional training, preferably OSHA 500, is preferred.
• Some sites may require MSHA and HAZWOPER certification.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand.
• Must be able to utilize basic math.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Some sites require use of a respirator.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.