Safety Manager

IES Communications; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications in Virginia is seeking a Safety Manager to implement, administer and monitor safety policies across locations and projects within the region. You will ensure compliance with Federal and State standards and develop health initiatives to prevent incidents.

The role requires CHST/CSMC or BCSP, a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, OSHA 510/500 and 30, First Aid CPR, plus strong communication and training skills.

Qualifications

• CHST/CSMC or BCSP certs are required or considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety.
• OSHA certifications (510/500, 30) and CPR/First Aid.
• Proficient in MS Office (365, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Willing to travel regionally and work OT/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and monitor safety policies for locations, departments and projects.
• Ensure compliance with IES, site and customer safety standards and federal/state laws.
• Develop and manage safety initiatives to prevent incidents and injuries.
• Analyze workplace hazards and instruct on corrective actions.
• Deliver safety trainings and write concise reports on audits and incidents.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions with operations.
• Establish safety committees and coordinate regional communications.
• Travel as needed to sites within the region.

Skills

CHST

CSMC

Bachelors in Occupational Health &

OSHA 510/500

OSHA 30

First Aid CPR

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Communications

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description

Must have CHST will consider other BCSP certifications) and/or CSMC. Bachor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety. OSHA 510/500. OSHA 30. First Aid CPR certified. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint. Communications skills. Good customer relations skills. Be willing to travel within a region and willing to work OT and weekends if needed.

Job Summary:

Responsible for implementing, administering and monitoring all IES safety policies, procedures and programs for the locations, departments and projects within their assigned geographical region and/or assigned client. Ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedure, as well as Federal and State Standards. Develops and manages Safety/Health initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating occupational incidents, injuries and illnesses. Perform and instruct in proper techniques to proactively analyze, evaluate, and address work place hazards and incidents.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
2. Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
3. Support and provide guidance for operations in development of an action plan for any branch, office or project within their region not meeting safety goals and expectations.
4. Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
5. Schedule and coordinate safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.
6. Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
7. Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
8. Deliver and coordinate safety training for management in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
9. As needed, prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
10. Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
11. Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.
12. Establish committees, conference calls/video, etc. to establish communication within their region.
13. Notify the Director of Safety and DSM of any OSHA inspection within their region and provide guidance to their local resources and/or attend if physically feasible.
14. Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports; including but not limited to OSHA 300 logs and incident data for their region and/or assigned client.
15. Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
16. Shall participate in the hiring and managing site safety coordinators and managers.
17. Participate in claims reviews for claims within their region and Division as needed
18. Travel as required for business needs.
19. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer, vendor, contractor, and IES representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess the manual dexterity, flexibility and visual acuity to perform inspection functions requiring walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and distinguish all applicable codes, colors and symbols correctly.
• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive ma