Senior Safety Manager - Field, Lab & Office

Nova Engineering; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Holidays

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Safety Manager based at its Kennesaw, Georgia headquarters to lead the companywide safety program across offices, laboratories, and field sites. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical safety solutions and drive hazard recognition and risk management across the organization.

Responsibilities include developing training, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering continuous safety improvements with leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive safety experience supporting field operations, construction, environmental services, engineering, or professional consulting.
• Experience developing safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training, and leading incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, and risk assessment.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety or learning-management systems.
• CPR/First Aid/AED instructor certification is required or must be obtained within a reasonable period.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification is required; OSHA 501 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve company safety programs, policies, goals, and performance measures.
• Assess work practices in offices, field locations, and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, or DOT regulations/standards.
• Guide managers and employees on company safety policies and OSHA, MSHA, ANSI or DOT requirements, as well as any other applicable safety regulations
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, track corrective actions, and investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, vehicle events, and property damage.
• Support job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, site-specific safety plans, personal protective equipment, driving safety, emergency response, and stop-work practices.
• Develop and deliver orientations, training, toolbox talks, and manager education.
• Maintain required records and reports, analyze safety trends, and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, client inquiries, contractor safety reviews, and workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities with the appropriate teams.
• Visit project sites regularly, coach employees and managers, and stop or correct work that presents unacceptable risk.
• Participate as a leading member of NOVA’s Safety Committee and related subcommittees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field

OSHA 30 Construction certification (required)

OSHA 501 certification (preferred)

CSP/CHST or similar credential (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Copilot

HSI-EHS Platform

Job description

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Safety Manager based at its Kennesaw, Georgia headquarters to lead the companywide safety program across offices, laboratories, and field sites. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical safety solutions and drive hazard recognition and risk management across the organization.

Responsibilities include developing training, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering continuous safety improvements with leadership and