Safety Manager, Construction
R.S. Harritan & Company, Inc.
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Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in a safety-related field in the construction industry.
- Familiarity with OSHA and safety regulations is essential.
- Certifications like CHST, STS, or OSHA 500 are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage safety compliance across various project sites.
- Conduct site safety inspections and enforce safety standards.
- Lead accident investigations to determine causes and prevent future incidents.
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Job Title: Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)
Location: Newport News, Virginia 23601
Reports to: Director, Loss Control
FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.
R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm, specializing in the manufacturing and installation of process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, installation of ducts and chutes, structural steel fabrication and installation, as well as equipment setting and erection.
The Safety Manager position is an important role for the company. The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.
- Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
- Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Conduct site safety inspections or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Provide education and training in the discipline of safety related content.
- Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
- Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
- Responsible for administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.
- Ensure record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
- Assist the project team and project safety lead with scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; enforce safety program and report any safety violations.
- Assist with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
- Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
- Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.
- Meet background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
- Possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
- Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.
- 5-10 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.
- Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.
- Familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
- CHST, STS, OSHA 500 all are a plus.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
- Work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional workload.
- Professional self‑discipline and initiative in performing work, attention to detail and commit to performing work within specified deadlines.
- Prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi‑tasking environment.
- Build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
- Demonstrate commitment to company values and safety culture.
Effective communication in English and ability to cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls. Walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Commute to field locations and navigate job site locations.
May be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
We offer employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled.
Mid‑Senior level
Full-time
Management and Manufacturing
Construction
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