Safety Manager (Chesapeake)

Overview :

Position Summary : The Safety Manager is responsible for, but not limited to supporting project site crews and Safety Specialists by visiting project sites, assessing the project site for unsafe work conditions, and working with project managers, project site supervision and safety personnel to properly control and minimize risks and hazards to protect employees, subcontractors and the customer.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

Saiia is a subsidiary of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise. In 2022, IEA and its affiliated companies were acquired by MasTec and are now part of the organization's Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities :

Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety and environmental related risks.

Develops project site specific safety plan, EAP (Emergency Action Plan) and training for project sites.

Visits active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with project site specific safety plans, and local, state and federal regulations.

Documents unsafe work conditions, safety hazards and health hazards.

Works with project management, site supervision and craft workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related findings on project sites.

Determines corrective or preventative measures where necessary and follows up to ensure corrective and preventive measures are implemented.

Manages contractors safety programs and training; recommends changes as necessary for compliance.

Audits orientation and annual safety training records for compliance.

Conducts investigations of accidents and injuries through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections, carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and project site specific gear.

Recommends appropriate disciplinary action when safe work practices and policies are violated by employees and subcontractors.

Provides updates to the Project Manager, Director of Safety and Executive staff on a regular basis.

Ensures all required records and reports are up to date, accurate and submitted to comply with all internal processes, local, state, and federal regulations.

Ensures project sites have the appropriate safety equipment.

Manages Safety Specialists at project sites where assigned.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety.

Qualifications :

5-7 years construction safety managerial experience or equivalent combination of training and related experience.

Experience and / or training in Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics preferred.

Knowledge of and experience with OSHA, MSHA and EPA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures for construction and mine safety.

• Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally.

Ability to communicate and train effectively.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decisions.

Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.

Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames.

Strong interpersonal skills : ability to interact and with all levels of the company at project sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the Safety Specialists to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements.

Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance on regular basis.

Responsible for professional development of Safety Specialists.

Communicates and acts with a team-oriented mentality.

Ensure positive morale and engagement of employees.

Communicates and adheres to Company vision and values.

Assist in employee recruitment, performance management, promotions, retention, and termination activities.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. Exposure consists of hot and cold temperatures and / or wet / humid conditions.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee regularly works in precarious places.

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Licenses and Certifications :

Must have and maintain a valid state issued Drivers License with driving record that meets Saiias risk management guidelines.

OSHA 10- and 30-Hours Construction Certifications

OSHA Construction Authorized Inspection.

CSP, GSP, CHST, or STSC Preferred

First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor Certification

Educational Requirements :

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Bachelors Degree in Safety or related discipline preferred.

What's in it for you :

Financial Wellbeing

Health & Wellness

Family & Lifestyle

Planning for the Unexpected

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility : If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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