Safety Program Manager

Asplundh Careers; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Asplundh is seeking a Corporate Safety Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of H&S programs across a large geographic territory. You will audit sites regionally and develop action plans to mitigate health risks and hazards to employees while driving continuous safety improvements.

Applicants should have 10+ years in utility construction safety, a relevant bachelor's degree, and CSP/CIH/CHMM where possible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of utility construction safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• CSP/CIH/CHMM certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert on H&S compliance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Audit company sites for H&S program compliance across regions.
• Develop action plans to control health risks and hazards to employees.
• Conduct training and material development to support H&S initiatives.
• Provide governance and quality oversight of H&S programs.
• Manage projects including coordination, scheduling and cost monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Data analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Engineering

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) / CIH / CHMM preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Corporate Safety Program Manager

Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of identified Health and Safety (H&S) programs including the complex analysis of data resulting from these programs. Manages existing H&S management programs as well as analyzes data to reduce risk in the work environment. This person will spend much of their time auditing several regions throughout a large geographic territory and then follow up by assisting in the development of action plans to control health risks and hazards to employees.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Job Type

Exempt

Pay

Salary

Benefits

• Benefits Available and vary per position and location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert and provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance with H&S regulations.
• Supports programs to enhance the public image of corporate H&S performance through education activities and other actions that encourage responsible behavior.
• Performs trending analysis to improve H&S performance by gathering data, developing reports, identifying gaps, evaluating risk and implementing process improvements and/or corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Evaluates, designs and conducts training and materials in support of H&S initiatives.
• Coaches and mentors all levels of personnel on critical skills, Human Performance, and techniques that build and sustain a zero injury/illness culture.
• Provides governance and quality oversight of H&S programs.
• Recommends changes in procedures, processes, design or equipment.
• Keeps abreast of federal, state and local H&S regulations; reviews technical literature.
• Conducts comprehensive audits of company sites for compliance to H&S programs.
• Participates in industrial conferences and benchmarks top performing organizations for program improvements.
• Supports the development and maintenance of H&S management information systems (MIS).
• Provides project management services, including project coordination, contract administration, material tracking, scheduling and cost monitoring on projects, and review with management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong ability to communicate with, mentor and influence all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with proven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to execute large-scale initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.
• A strong customer service orientation and collaborative work style is critical. Team oriented and self-motivated.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to design and deliver reports.
• Superior facilitation and presentation skills.
• Clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of construction safety, electric utility construction safety strongly preferred.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in severe weather and ability to enter manholes, ascend/descend construction equipment that may be a lengthy distance off road.

Education & Experience

• 10+ year(s) utility construction safety experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other equivalent technical field required.
• Successful completion of a board safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) strongly preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Valid driver's license required.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 75% travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Rarely: Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Climbing, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Ladders, Balancing, Lifting up to 10lbs, Lifting 10lbs to 50lbs, Lifting over 50lbs.
• Occasionally: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Body Twisting, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception, Climbing Stairs.
• Frequently: Sitting, Sense of Touch, Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Reading, Hearing-Speech Range.
• Constantly: Seeing.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.