Safety Manager

Herzog; Town of Burns (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Job summary

Herzog Energy Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager on-site in Burns, NY to lead the project Health, Safety and Security Program. You will implement the safety plan, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications include 5+ years in EHSS on power-generation projects, strong knowledge of OSHA standards, and proven leadership and communication skills. This role requires on-site presence and a commitment to safety excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of qualifying EHSS experience in power-generation construction or equivalent.
• Experience leading a large, multi-employer safety program.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety requirements.
• Experience with JHAs/JSAs, risk assessments, field inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in safety, recognized safety credential, advanced OSHA training, and relevant project experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Safety/EHSS Manager with leadership over the Health, Safety and Security Program.
• Develop, implement, and improve the project Health, Safety and Security Plan and related procedures.
• Conduct field inspections, safety observations, and leadership engagements; identify hazards and ensure corrective actions.
• Lead JHAs/JSAs, risk assessments, and pre-task planning, focusing on high-risk activities.
• Exercise Stop Work authority per project requirements and address violations.
• Lead and support orientation, training, meetings, and safety communications with the workforce.
• Promote Herzog culture and safety behaviors and maintain punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

JHAs/JSAs

Risk assessments

Site inspections

Communication

Coaching

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (safety-related)

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

OSHA 510 training

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Overview

Herzog Energy Inc.is currently seeking a Safety Manager in Town of Burns, NY to join our team.

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Serve as the project's full-time, dedicated on-site Safety/EHSS Manager, providing leadership and oversight of the Project Health, Safety and Security Program in accordance with Herzog, AES, regulatory, permit, and project-specific requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the project Health, Safety and Security Plan, including policies, procedures, training, emergency preparedness, incident management, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct routine field inspections, site walks, safety observations, and leadership engagements; identify existing and predictable hazards and ensure prompt corrective action.
• Lead and review JHAs/JSAs, pre-task planning, and risk assessments, with particular attention to high-risk activities and changing work conditions.
• Exercise Competent Person and Stop Work authority, including requiring corrective action and addressing serious or repeated violations in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and support employee and supervisor orientation, training, safety meetings, coaching, and mentoring, ensuring safety information is effectively communicated to the workforce
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog's Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of qualifying power-generation construction EHSS experience and/or power-plant construction, oil and gas, or chemical EHSS experience, consistent with the AES EHSS Manager requirement reflected in the current position description.
• Demonstrated construction safety-management experience with the ability to independently lead a large, multi-employer project safety program.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable federal, state, local, owner, contractual, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with JHAs/JSAs, risk assessments, field inspections, incident investigations, training, corrective actions, emergency preparedness, and subcontractor oversight.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, mentoring, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple levels of the project organization.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a safety-related discipline; recognized professional safety credential; OSHA 30-Hour Construction and advanced OSHA 510 training; First Aid/CPR/AED certification; and utility-scale solar, renewable-energy, electrical, heavy-civil, or power-generation construction experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements for this position.

• Able to walk on uneven surfaces
• Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Regularly kneel, bend, and squat
• Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow; hear and distinguish auditory signals.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety:

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits:

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog:

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Energy Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.