Safety Manager

Job Title:  EH&S Manager

Status:  Full Time

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To:  Entity Vice President OPS / Holding Company Director of Safety

Date Approved:  August 26, 2022

Summary:

The EH&S Manager provides technical safety and health support to wireless construction and corporate personnel.  Develops safety and health programs and objectives and coordinates safety training programs.  Monitors safety and health regulations and provides technical support to construction site and corporate personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge of the wireless industry and tower construction is a must.

Conduct safety and training classes multiple times a month.

Works closely with staff in engineering, human resources, legal and operations

Provides technical safety and health support and information to field and corporate personnel

Prepares written safety and health programs and policies

Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs

Develops annual company safety and health goals

Manages Annual Safety Budget to include spending approvals within the safety department

Participates in process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.

Supports corporate/operations to implement controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards

Supports site personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment

Maintains corporate safety library (e.g. videos, regulations, reference manuals)

Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda and training programs

Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports

Understands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur

Audits practices and records of construction sites to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations

Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims and reports to executive management team

Responsible for incident response oversight, management, coordination, and communication

Reviews injury/illness and non-injury investigation reports and follows up as necessary

Responsible for the maintaining and executing OSHA 300 logs

Active role to include presenting the weekly Ontivity safety call

Active participation and engagement with Company’s Safety Committee

Manages the Safety and Data Sheet (SDS) program

Maintain third party vendor management system(s) to include procuring and uploading Certificates of Insurance, Corporate Information, and Safety Policies or Programs (e.g. Avetta, ISNetworld)

Works closely with insurance provider(s) and broker to include claim management, audits, and annual reviews

Responsible for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) / Department of Transportation (DOT) program

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds

Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing and participate in random testing program

Position requires working in all conditions including outdoors and in a professional office atmosphere

Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to drive a company vehicle(s)

 
Minimum Qualifications:

Must be detail-oriented

Must have strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities

Must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Experienced in OSHA regulations and the implementation of those regulations

Project planning skills

Supervisory Requirements:

This position is responsible for staffing and supervision of Safety Manager (s) and/or Field Safety Inspector(s) within the Safety department.

Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of Safety Manager/Field Safety Inspector(s)

Responsible for conducting Annual Performance Review(s) of subordinates

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some overtime requirements. Weekends as needed.

Travel 
Extensive travel to job sites is required for this position

Required Education and Experience 
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent preferred

Five to seven years of proven safety management experience required

Knowledge of construction safety measures and accident prevention required

Telecommunication Tower Industry experience is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

*NWSA Practical Examiner* preferred

EEO Statement

CMS Wireless provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, CMS Wireless complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CMS Wireless expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status.  Improper interference with the ability of CMS Wireless’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.