Senior Safety Manager

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

• MasTec’s 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.

Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial.

This collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project.

The collective experience and knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements.

With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.

At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for all field safety functions necessary to support the MIC teams. The Senior Safety Manager is expected to be a key member of the training team, and working closely with Training Coordinator and Director SH&E.

The Senior Safety Manager is expected to maintain effective communication with Divisional and project supervision regarding project safety.

The Senior Safety Manager is expected to represent the safety department and our entire MIC organization to satisfy customer safety-related needs.

The Senior Safety Manager shall act as the primary technical and leadership resource to our MIC team of field safety professionals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Operations : Drive MIC’s safety processes and programs.Constantly emphasize involvement in the MIC safety process from all levels of management and craft.

Promote good safety leadership at all levels of our organization.Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of the company’s resources, support MIC’s safety philosophy, practice and goals, function as a team player and help to maintain good communication within the Safety DepartmentAssure that all projects have a written site safety plan at the outset of the project.

Assist in development of the plan, if necessary, and review all such plans for completeness. Assist project management in the establishment of the safety program, including medical arrangements and an injury management planMaintain strong, effective communication with client representatives.

Facilitate regulatory visits and provide support for business units during regulatory inquiriesAssist in the management of emergency response incidentsReview, approve and assist MIC supervision in implementing corrective actionsEvaluate safety programs, issue recommendations, and implement changesDrive consistency in our safety program across all projects.

Review and approve corrective actions related to incidents and near miss events.Participate in tactical planning and support of corporate safety initiativesWork with HR to manage workers’ compensation claims and return to work programsSupport project safety professionals with injury case managementAttend job kickoffs for projects to provide appropriate safety support at the earliest planning phase of each projectAssist the EHS Leadership in Interviewing and hiring experienced, effective safety project safety professionals.

Assure projects have the appropriate safety staffing and make staffing decisions with buy-in from the EHS LeadershipKeep the EHS Leadership apprised of upcoming project safety staffing needs and changesAssist the EHS Leadership with annual performance assessments for safety team membersMaintain strong communications with site management, Vice Presidents and the EHS Leadership regarding compliance by project sites with the safety program and policies and actions taken to remedy any deficienciesIn the event a serious safety condition is identified during a site visit, assure that complete and appropriate corrective action has taken place before leaving the site, assume the authority to order discontinuance of work on a project, or area of a project, where such serious safety conditions cannot be immediately corrected

• Compliance : Inspect work for accuracy and compliance with the company's policies and procedures and take any corrective action neededAssure that all projects are in full compliance with the company safety policies and all applicable federal and state regulations, including accurate and current record keeping, through frequent and ongoing on-site reviews of the project safety programsPerform quarterly project leading indicators assessments to ensure key safety management systems are in use at each project in the regionChampion R4 program on each projectImplement the company environmental program and ensure weekly inspections are conducted as requiredUnderstand environmental permitting regulations on the projects and measures to ensure complianceAssure that front-line site supervisors understand their responsibilities within the safety program and that they are adequately prepared to carry out those duties by providing or arranging for orientation and training of newly hired or promoted supervisorsAssist project management in effectively managing occupational injuries to provide the highest levels of medical care for injured workersEnsure all project sites have the proper quality and quantity of safety professionals assigned to the projectChampion the near miss reporting program
• Training and Development : Develop and present training on a variety of subjects with or without Subject matter experts (SME’s)Research training topics for developmentConduct and / or oversee all safety training programs for employees at all levels as the champion of the R4 program on each projectParticipate as a member of the Safety Professionals TeamProvide training, mentoring and progressive career opportunity to safety professionalsPeriodically attend the Corporate Safety Committee meeting as requestedConducted or lead training in applicable OSH areas

SUPERVISORY :

• Provide input and support to the EHS Leadership and Site Managers for performance evaluation of safety professionals
• Assist and coordinate with the EHS Leadership in the selection and assignment of safety professionals with attention to proper experience, training and qualifications for the type of project to which they are being assigned
• Assist the EHS Leadership and human resources in the identification and recruitment of qualified site safety personnel
• Discuss by telephone or in person reductions in force of each safety team member

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, OSH or a safety related field from accredited university desired
• CHST or equivalent within 6 months of hire or appointment
• ASP / CSP, preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience (OSH & Training) and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations for application in the company
• Develop reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to travel to jobsites frequently and with short notice if necessary
• Working knowledge of government regulations, safety compliance and industrial Hygiene
• Applicable regulations, including all appropriate Inquiries environmental regulations
• Business acumen
• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Organizational behavior
• Communication skills
• Ability to influence
• Team player and self-starter
• Interpersonal skills a must
• Other may duties may be assigned
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS : This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

HOURS :

This position is a standard full-time position, with general business 40-hour operating schedule, Monday-Friday.

TRAVEL :

Must have the ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

What's in it for you :

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. 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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