Site Safety Lead

Bergelectric; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan with employer matching

Job summary

Bergelectric is seeking an experienced Site Safety Lead to provide safety coordination and oversight at project locations. You will work with the Regional Safety Manager and foreman to implement the safety program and ensure compliance across active sites.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in construction safety, OSHA 30/Trainer certification, and strong incident investigation skills. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry with an interest in safety and management.
• 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70e, Root Cause Analysis Training, Train- the-trainer experience in Lock Out / Tag Out, Forklifts, Scaffolds, Aerial Lifts, and/or other area are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Bergelectric''s safety culture and engages employees in the Safety Program.
• Assists with site safety plans, risk assessments, and training needs.
• Conducts toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety campaigns on site.
• Coordinates safety program with general contractors and maintains records of meetings and trainings.
• Oversees safety documentation, permits, and incident reports.
• Escalates safety concerns to supervisory staff in a timely manner.
• Interacts with client site safety personnel to address future issues.

Skills

Safety leadership

On-site safety

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Training delivery

LOTO procedures

Education

OSHA 30/Trainer certification

EM-385 Fall Protection

NFPA 70e

LOTO training

Job description

Overview

The Site Safety Lead is responsible for providing safety coordination and oversight at a designated project location or multiple locations. This role reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Manager and works in partnership with the project foreman to implement Bergelectric's Safety Program at the project location. This is considered to be a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model and leader on site for Bergelectric's "Work Safe. Life Safe." safety culture. Promotes employee participation and engagement with the Safety Program.
• Assists Safety Manager and operations team in project planning activities such as preparing site safety plans, risk assessments, and identifying project-specific training needs.
• Identifies opportunities to recognize employees for safety achievements, and coordinates recognition events on site with oversight of the superintendent.
• Develops and delivers site-specific safety orientation material.
• Provides safety training in areas including forklifts, aerial lifts, confined spaces, fall protection and other technical areas.
• Conducts safety inspections and reviews to assure safety procedures are in place and followed. Intervenes to correct or reinforce worker behaviors and on-site conditions.
• Manages corrective actions generated by inspections or safety reports to assure closure/resolution in a timely manner.
• Conducts and/or prepares Toolbox Talk safety meetings, safety stand downs, and other safety awareness campaigns.
• Coordinates Safety Program with general contractors, including providing records of safety meetings, trainings, and incident reports.
• Conducts jobsite safety walks with various worksite representatives.
• Oversees project safety documentation and records management including authorization of work permits, Lock Out / Tag Out logs, training records, and incident reports.
• Utilizes Bergelectric safety data management systems and processes.
• Responds to safety concerns and incident reports, initiates investigations, and participates in jobsite inspections by regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Escalates incident reports and safety concerns to the superintendent and the regional safety manager in a timely manner.
• Meets regularly with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct any safety issues and takes appropriate corrective actions to correct the problems.
• Manages relationships with client site safety personnel to help address any future issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry with an interest in safety and management. Electrical construction preferred.
• 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, NPFA 70e, Root Cause Analysis Training, Train- the-trainer experience in Lock Out / Tag Out, Forklifts, Scaffolds, Aerial Lifts, and/or other area are preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift, and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO and general construction safety.
• Safety Trained Supervisor- Construction and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician certification.
• Interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective presentation and training delivery skills.
• Experience managing responses to incidents and gathering documentation.
• Is a team player- a positive, well-organized, proactive force to support profit and growth of the company.
• Promotes overall safety culture and contributes to internal safety communication, promotions, and campaigns.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Utilize ladders, man lifts, or reach booms.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Full squats, stoop or kneeling.

Working Environment

• This role operates in an active construction and/or warehouse environment.
• This role operates in a mobile environment and may use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
• There may be a variety of weather conditions while on jobsites such as rain, snow, heat.
• There may be high noise levels while on jobsites.

Benefits

Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

EEO Statement

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.

Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:

• The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)