Safety Manager - Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY  / Lexington, KY 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership in developing safety policies, procedures and practices that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including OSHA, IOSHA, MSHA, DOT, NFPA and EPA. Staying current on all legal changes and updates.
  • Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with company, state and federal policies and procedures. Monitor jobsite locations for hazards and safety concerns. Take necessary measures to correct/eliminate hazards
  • Safety Manager will provide support to project managers, foreman and the field team to ensure each construction site is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of the employees, clients and subcontractors. Provide recommendations and assistance with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
  • Ensure new employees receive safety orientation prior to beginning work.
  • Advise safety director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
  • Provide training for employees in safe work practices and necessary training per job functions and jobsite requirements.
  • Lead Safety Committee meetings quarterly
  • Maintain safety files and records.
  • Perform safety inspections; prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
  • Conduct accident investigation and prepare report identifying possible accident causes and hazards. Submit report to safety director in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
  • This position has no direct supervision responsibilities, but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years field safety management experience preferably in construction MEP industry with strong knowledge of all applicable OSHA, DOT, NFPA and EPA regulations. Bachelor's Degree in a safety related field preferred buy not required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of construction safety, accident prevention, occupational injury, human factors, industry safety criteria, risk management and incident investigation techniques and methods
  • OSHA Outreach Trainer preferred. 30 hr OSHA certification.
  • Must be able to lead and communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, supervisors/foreman, project managers, and client representatives.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors (preferred)




 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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