Safety Manager Safety

ECM; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) seeks a Safety Manager to lead and grow the EH&S program for a solar EPC project on site in Alabama. The role focuses on building a world-class safety organization, aligning programs, processes and metrics, and coordinating with operations to ensure regulatory and company standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EH&S leadership, strong communication skills, and certifications such as CHST/OHST/CSP/ASP are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years managing an EH&S program/organization for a similarly sized company.
• Solar experience preferred.
• First aid / AED trained.
• Experience in both union and non-union environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop field support EHS teams.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships supporting DZMC and customer initiatives.
• Develop and execute a world-class safety organization with aligned programs, processes, metrics and communications; lead continuous EH&S improvements.
• Partner with operations to ensure site compliance with DZMC processes, local/state/federal standards and industry best practices.
• Provide EH&S related training at jobsites and corporate locations as required.

Skills

EH&S leadership

Team leadership

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Safety training

Solar experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CHST/OHST/CSP/ASP certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About DZMC

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose - We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer's power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

We're looking for a Safety Manager to join our solar EPC Project on site in Alabama

The anticipated duration of this project is late fall 2026 - fall 2028

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage and develop field support EHS teams.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships supporting DZMC and customer initiatives
• Responsible for the development and execution of a world-class safety organization based on alignment of programs, processes, metrics and communications. This includes initiating continuous improvement EH&S initiatives and enhancing EH&S processes and IT systems.
• Partner with operations to validate full compliance of DZMC project sites with all applicable DZMC processes and procedures, local, state and federal standards and regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide EH&S related training at jobsites and corporate locations as required

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Prior experience and success in a supervisory EH&S leadership role with oversight at the utility level, and previous safety experience at the plant level. Power, Process & Industrial and Construction experience preferred in both a union and non-union environment
• Team leadership and development experience.
• Subject matter expertise with OSHA and all applicable EH&S laws, regulations, and statutes. Subject matter expertise in behavior based safety programs and practices
• High degree of professionalism and business acumen with the ability to interface and develop strong internal and external relationships with senior management and executive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and platform speaking skills)

What you need to bring to the table:

• Preferred College Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Solar experience preferred
• Minimum of 8 years managing an EH&S program/organization for a similar size company (preferably in a related industry) with demonstrated promotability
• Industry recognized EHS related certifications such as CHST, OHST; CSP or ASP in progress desirable.
• First aid / AED trained
• Process & Industrial and Construction Industry experience, Environmental Program Management experience

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $88,000- $157,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
• Extensive travel- car and air