Safety Manager - Electrical Construction

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit, seeks a Safety Manager to develop, audit, and sustain our safety program across projects. You will lead incident analysis, coach on safe practices, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect workers.

You must have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or related field), 5 years of construction safety experience, BCSP certification, and strong communication skills. Occasional relocation may be required to support field operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field; experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience managing safety in construction projects.
• Must possess BCSP certification: CSP, ASP, CHST, STSC, CIT, or STS.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, and injury management.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; computer literacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to relocate; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Analyze occupational illness and accident data at the project level; recommend safety features to reduce exposure.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Monitor workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on correct behaviors.
• Develop environmental health and safety training materials and paperwork tracking systems.
• Interpret safety regulations for the project.
• Coordinate and present safety training to support client requirements including orientation and fall protection.
• Interface with OSHA/MSHA officials during site visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

BCSP certifications CSP/ASP/CHST/STSC/CIT/STS

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about safety and ensuring everyone is working in a safe condition and environment? How about doing so while working for one of the largest contractors in North America, with an opportunity to become a shareholder in the company? At Kiewit, one of our guiding principles on infrastructure projects and in every office is, “Nobody Gets Hurt” and we’re currently looking for a Safety Manager who creates, supports, and will audit our program which reinforces our commitment to safety.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
• Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
• Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
• Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
• Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.
• Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of experience managing safety in construction projects
• Must possess one of the following BCSP certifications: CSP, ASP, CHST, STSC, CIT, or STS.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively
• CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds
• Must be willing to relocate and go where the work is.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $110,000/yr - $125,000/yr

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.