Safety Manager - Construction Industry

JT Wimsatt Contracting, Inc. is a structural concrete company founded in 1992. We are headquartered in Valencia, CA, with a regional office in San Diego, CA.

It is our mission to establish and maintain long-term relationships by providing service that is vastly superior to that of our competitors.

This desire is reflected in every phase of a project, from conceptual budgeting, to close-out. By incorporating the highest ethical standards, we demonstrate integrity and fairness in every action we take.

JT Wimsatt serves both public and private sector clients with a range of commercial, industrial, residential government and specialty projects.

Benefits

• A positive, employee-centric culture. We love to see employees grow in their career and thrive!
• Competitive Salary
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Opportunity to learn and advance in an established and well-respected company

Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen / physical and must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon an offer of employment and / or hired.

Primary Function :

The Safety Manager is responsible for jobsite Safety and Training.

Duties :

• Serves as primary contact for Field Personnel regarding Safety and Risk functions.
• Must be able to tactfully address noncompliance issues with management, gaining their participation without encouraging defensiveness.
• Develop and deliver training in the field to reduce injuries and cost
• Conduct pre-job inspections and site safety inspections
• Prepare daily field site safety evaluations
• Must have an excellent eye for potential safety hazards, with a proven track record of proactively addressing safety issues.
• Conduct safety orientation training to new employees.
• Assist with weekly site safety meetings and inspections including appropriate documentation.
• Assist with pre-task planning.
• Guide field supervision in positive safety recognition.
• Conduct safety committee meetings as directed.
• Attend site meetings as appropriate with GC and other trades.
• Administer, establish and promote the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions.
• Recommend measures to reduce accidents and / or health hazards.
• Inspect facilities to detect or correct existing or potential hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Investigate work-related incidents, accidents and injuries / illnesses, and conduct interviews of industrially injured / ill employees, their supervisors, and relevant witnesses.
• Teach and promote increased safety awareness by both addressing unsafe behavior(s) and unsafe conditions.
• Must be able to research, evaluate and recommend all safety equipment and PPE use on jobsites.

Skills & Experience :

5-10 years Safety experience in Construction or a related industry

Experience with Safety management systems like Procore, BIM 360 or something similiar

Familiarity working on OCIP jobs

Proven track record in establishing strong partnerships with jobsite leaders

Must be able to provide clear instruction and be able to inspire safety awareness in others

Experienced in overseeing safety for entire job site or multiple job sites

Experience in a Union environment helpful but no required

College Degree desired but not required

Strong command of OSHA rules and regulations

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are needed

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Valid California Drivers License

Able to walk on uneven surfaces in various climatic conditions

JT Wimsatt Corp., is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Industry

Construction

Employment Type

Full-time

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