Safety Supervisor

Harris Computer; Town of Gallatin (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee Harris’ health, safety and motor vehicle programs on construction sites across the country. The role involves coordinating safety operations, conducting training, and leading safety audits to ensure a safe work environment.

You will develop and maintain site-specific safety plans, manage permits and incident reporting, and work with project teams to deliver a proactive safety culture. Strong communication and OSHA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience.
• 4+ years of MS Office experience.
• Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and administration of safety/first aid and rescue squad activities.
• Be an active member of the project safety team and collaborate with other safety professionals to create an exceptional safety experience.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain Harris site-specific safety plan.
• Coordinate safety-badging and substance abuse screening; deliver safety orientations.
• Provide guidance for mechanical contracting safety and lead related training.
• Actively participate in site safety audits, permits, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Provide timely incident analyses and contribute to return-to-work planning.

Skills

MS Office

OSHA standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, safety, or related

Tools

Equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

As a Safety Supervisor you will assist in the supervision and administration of the Harris’ health, safety and motor vehicle programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Contributes to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

Safety:

• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel.
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety/first aid and rescue squad activities. Assume total responsibility for safety operation when assigned to shift work.
• Participate in developing and conducting employee orientation training, task specific training, ongoing supervisor training and assist in developing/training project manager safety.
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property, damage and personal injury investigations.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Issue confined area entry and "hot work" permits as required.
• Accompany safety, health and insurance inspections on walk through tours as required.
• Review safety related journals, catalogues, etc. to keep abreast of changes/improvements in protective safety equipment, materials and gear.
• Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.
• Input and retrieve data from Industry Safe management software.

Site Safety:

• Responsible for safety of Harris’ work
• Be an active member of the overall project safety team and work with together with other safety professionals at the project to create an exceptional safety experience for the entire project
• Participate of lead training sessions specific to the project
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain Harris’ site-specific safety plan
• Coordinate safety-badging and substance abuse screening
• Deliver safety orientations
• Provide guidance and expertise for mechanical contracting safety
• Conduct specific training regarding mechanical contracting safety to others at the project
• Actively participate in site safety audits and assessments
• Issue, review, and close out hot work permits, dig permits, and pre-task planning safety cards
• Actively participate in project meetings including tool box talks, subcontractor meetings, site safety committees, plan of the day meetings, and foreman meetings
• Active managing safety on the site by:
  • Walking and assessment the project throughout each day
  • Spot checking pre-task plans, hot work, and dig permits
  • Participate in worker-to-worker observation exercises
• Provide timely incident analysis reports for serious near miss, injury, and property damage incidents,
• Actively support and participate in injury case management by working with project safety team to develop and enforce a return t o work/restricted duty program
• Actively participate in the site emergency response and crisis management plans
• Participate in mock-drills
• Participate and periodically lead the daily stretch-and-bend program
• Ensure that Harris’ workers actively participate and are ready for work each day
• Actively participate in development and execution of Harris’ integrated work plans and job hazard analysis
• Help develop a proactive recognition and reward system
• Provide monthly statistical reports for Recordable Incident Rate, Days Away Restricted or Transferred, near miss reporting, and hazard recognition reporting
• Provide leading indicator reports such as percent or training completed by trade, number or audits/assessments completed, number of craft worker to worker observations completed and number of craft hazard recognitions submitted

Safety Supplies/Equipment Coordination:

• Pick supply orders for shipment to job sites and restock.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Ensure all items are stored according to fieldwork procedures and company standards.

What we’re looking for in you

• Bachelors in engineering, construction, safety, or related preferred
• 4+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience
• 4+ years of MS Office experience
• Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

Your life at Harris

As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Paid Parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range:

$78,186.69 - $117,280.04

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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