Safety Manager – Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area, South Carolina     

The Safety Manager reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury or disease in the workplace.  Maintains and updates the Company safety manual and policies. Guides and directs all safety activities on company projects while adhering to all company policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations.

 

COMPANY PROFILE:

• Heavy Civil Site Development Company –
• Site preparation, Reclamation, Mass Excavation, Utilities, Landfill, Mining
• Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

                Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

               401k with match

               Bonus Eligible

·         Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance with gas card

·         Company laptop, phone, tablet, cell phone allowance

• Nonstop challenges
• Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects being considered
• Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management
• Excellent training and growth opportunities
• Company believes in work/life balance

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and manages safety and health programs, training and inspections that comply with OSHA and MSHA regulations and industry best practices and industry best practices
• Recommends and implements measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and governmental regulations.
• Orders suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health or safety
• Investigates accidents and near misses to identify causes and/or to determine how such accidents and near misses might be prevented in the future.
• Conducts safety training programs and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.
• Maintains all safety training records for the Company
• Investigates health-related complaints and inspects sites and facilities to ensure that they comply with laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with Project Managers to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment. 
• Provides new-employee health and safety orientations and develops materials for these presentations.
• Coordinates and maintains “right-to-know” programs regarding hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains and updates emergency response plans or procedures
• Inspects specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and/or first aid supplies.
• Maintains OSHA and MSHA compliance on projects.

o   Inspects and updates the onsite OSHA and MSHA binder for compliance

o   Ensure foremen / lead men have all OSHA and MSHA paperwork and that it is organized and up to date

o   Performs random Inspections of vehicles, equipment, and projects.

o   Attends all required OSHA and MSHA training.

Secondary Responsibilities

·         Maintain all expense reports and ensure credit card receipts are coded correctly and turned in weekly.

·         Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

·         Maintain company vehicle

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Proficient knowledge in the following areas or be willing to learn:

·         Equipment safety

·         MSHA regulations

·         OSHA regulations

·         Site Specific Hazards and Conditions

·         Knowledge of front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, compactors, and other types of heavy equipment

·         Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

·         Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques

·         Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

·         Knowledge of Trench Safety and ability to provide related training

·         Knowledge of Fall Protection and ability to provide related training

·         Knowledge of Confined Space and ability to provide related training

·         Safety Certifications

·         Strongly desire candidates from Heavy civil engineering field

 

Skills

Demonstrate the following skills:

·         Client Service and public interaction skills

• Team building
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills / ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write and maintain daily records
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful
• Good communication skills
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to be flexible when warranted
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• deal with the public and fellow employees in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Safety Manager position is a mentally demanding job.  He/she will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects from time to time. The Safety Manager will have to work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.  The Safety Manager must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.