Traveling Safety Manager

Thompson Construction Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group is seeking experienced Safety Managers to support projects in Savannah, GA. This role involves ensuring safety programs exceed OSHA regulations, reducing workplace injuries, and fostering a culture of safety.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and must have completed OSHA 30 certification. The position offers travel opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a considerable impact on job sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
• Must have completed OSHA 30.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Identify site hazards and communicate necessary actions.
• Conduct training on safety and new employee orientation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

OSHA 30 certification

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Thompson Construction is actively seeking experienced Safety Managers to support a variety of exciting projects across the region. This role is ideal for professionals who are open to travel, with opportunities to work on diverse job sites and make a meaningful impact.

As a Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Thompson’s safety programs not only meet but exceed OSHA, state, and federal regulations. You’ll be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and risks, while promoting a culture of safety across all teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe job performance and search for any possible site hazards to ensure that the company complies with all regulatory guidelines (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) and provide direction to management and employees for immediate actions if we are out of compliance.
• Identify conditions which could produce accidents and communicate to operation management so that conditions can be eliminated. Also communicate this information to peer Safety Managers so that information is shared between areas.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent accident from reoccurring.
• Communicate with injured employee and accompany the employee to initial and follow-up medical treatment to ensure that employee is taken care of and the physician understands employee’s duties and explanation of our light duty policy.
• Plan, implement and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths and financial losses.
• Assist in development of Corporate and Division Standard Operating Procedures, policies and procedures for safety.
• Maintain data for various safety statistics such as first aids, recordables; graph and trend by type and area, etc. Enter data in to audit system. Review data for trends.
• Conduct training on safety, new employee orientation, as required.
• Visit each established work site at least once a week to conduct audits (goal of 25 per month) following the TCG audit sheet as well as identifying any hazards or abating any unsafe behaviors or conditions in the work area.
• Visually inspect Thompson vehicles/equipment for damage and road worthiness.
• Assist in pre-job/shutdown planning when possible with the Project Manager
• Make personal contact with the working crews to build relationships, address concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Visit customer contacts and medical facilities to maintain a strong, professional relationship
• Attend customer sponsored / mandated safety meetings.
• Counsel/coach employee when policy infractions are noted and inform appropriate supervision for additional counseling and possible disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office-Office, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Must have completed OSHA 30.
• Additional training, preferably OSHA 500, is preferred.
• Some sites may require MSHA and HAZWOPER certification.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand.
• Must have the ability to utilize basic math.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Some sites require use of a respirator.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.