Site Safety Manager

Our client is an EPC contractor specializing in the installation of utility and industrial process infrastructure including substations, power generation, industrial process facilities, and renewable fuel projects. Client utilizes a motivated team of in-house subject matter experts, construction managers, project managers, engineers, and project staff to manage the execution of the engineering, procurement, and construction of various projects.

They're currently planning, negotiating and executing EPC contracts for large electrical infrastructure projects, including HVDC substations, and complex industrial projects in the western US, targeting a start date of 3Q/4Q 2024. Our client is seeking to hire a Site Safety Manager stationed in Delta, UT. These projects are large multi-year projects and the work location and duration of onsite participation depend on the specific project and stage of execution.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Site Safety Manager will ensure all required environmental health and safety (HSE) activities for the site are accomplished as required by regulatory or policy requirements. The Safety Manager will work with line management and functional areas to ensure that activities of policy and procedure maintenance and development, walkthrough inspections, audits, task evaluations, testing, training, briefings and reporting of performance measures/metrics are completed in accordance with project and company HSE requirements.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HSE system at the site, in line with the specification & procedure and local regulations.

• Continuous review of site procedures to ensure safe working conditions on site.

• Carry out surveillance of works including the welfare of the workers & equipment to an agreed program.

• Carry out incident investigations and generate reports with remedial action to prevent a reoccurrence.

• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and the Engineering Manager for the safety of the areas responsibility.

• Oversee trade specific safety officers to ensure that they carry out the following:

o Conduct new hire orientations and assist in completing required HR paperwork.

o Ensure that the safety work in their respective area is carried out in accordance with the specified safety procedures as required.

o Conduct toolbox meetings weekly, or as required by jurisdiction.

• Prepare weekly reports on project status and record any accident that occurred on the site.

• Responsible for the checking of all works at site including the welfare of the workers & equipment.

• Ensure safety goals are achieved on every project.

o No accidents or near misses.

o No OSHA citations.

• Ensure employees have a positive attitude toward safe work practices.

• Ensure employees are well-educated in safe practices and have all the resources necessary to

work safely.

• Observe and practice all governmental safety regulations, project requirements and company safety policies.

• Analyze and recommend corrective action for all accidents.

• Be the point of contact for Owner/Client Safety Representatives

• Post all safety bulletins, safety posters, safety rules, and applicable legislation.

• Coordinate the transportation of injured employees to a physician's office or hospital.

• Maintain relations with ambulance service, fire department and hospitals.

Position Reports to: Project Sponsor

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Safety Management, ES&H Management or related science/construction field or equivalent experience/training.

• 10 years' minimum experience in safety management with time in similar safety lead position.

• Knowledge of governmental ES&H standards, rules, and regulations and proficiency in applying them to construction projects.

• Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience in conducting accident investigations is highly desired.

CERTIFICATIONS

• 10-Hour OSHA, 30-Hour OSHA, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 500, Competent Person Fall Protection