Safety Manager

Mark Thomas is adding a Safety Manager to our team! The Safety Manager develops, coordinates, and implements occupational health and safety policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the office and field environments. The Safety Manager will partner with the Division Managers in the higher-risk areas of the organization to ensure the Company is meeting its federal, state, local, and client compliance requirements, and to confirm our employees are practicing the correct protocols to ensure a safe work environment. This position is also responsible for maintaining documentation in the areas of audits, training, meetings, incidents/accidents, and compliance reporting, etc. This role can be primarily remote but will require some travel to our California office locations and field project sites as needed. Come join us – Mark Thomas is a great place to work!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and administers the Company safety program/IIPP and manual(s); implements policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with health and safety (H&S) requirements
• Creates and maintains visual inspection program of safety conditions at offices and within company vehicles
• Ensures adequacy of personal protective equipment (PPE); ensures correct PPE is ordered as distributed as appropriate
• Performs divisional safety onboarding for all new employees as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA requirements, as well as with clients and partners
• Provides site safety inspections and audits, makes improvements as needed
• Performs adequate investigation/analysis of accidents (non-injury and injury); analyzes incident reports, metrics, near misses, and injuries and makes recommendations for changes accordingly
• Assists/works with HR partners to ensure employees receive post-accident care and workers compensation is administered
• Conducts safety and health training for education of management, business partners, coordinators, and subcontractors
• Ensures documentation of required safety and health recordkeeping information is completed and maintained; tracks and maintains employee safety documents and certifications
• Leads the Company’s Safety Committee

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management or related field desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS management position developing and implementing a multidisciplinary safety program; A/E/C industry safety experience preferred
• Public utility, including ISN tracking experience preferred
• OSHA 30 and Hazwopper certified, or can obtain upon hire
• Strong field safety execution acumen and knowledge of field safety programs & certifications
• Familiar with requirements of and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Basic computer knowledge through effective use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office applications (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.); Knowledge of safety compliance software preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities
• Works cooperatively and professionally with staff, management, and external resources/partners
• Ability to travel
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; meets the eligibility requirements to drive for the Company

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification, and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The annual base compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $159,000.

For more detailed information on our flexible and inclusive culture, please visit https://www.markthomas.com/about-us/culture/.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.