Safety Manager

Position Description: POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall management and direction of company safety programs within their designated site(s). This critical role ensures safety is at the forefront of our culture at Squan and works to protect employee health and safety. This field-based position is responsible for traveling to job sites daily, and will lead safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company and minimize OSHA citations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Squans Core Values and safety behaviors

Support and maintain department risk reduction activities
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and security regulations (EHS)
Strong understanding of work zone setup and flagging procedures
Must be able to conduct safety meetings assertively and assist in distributing PPE, safety equipment, and on-site safety forms, i.e. JSAs, SOT forms, and safety truck checklists for all employees
Will conduct safety training for new and existing employees to comply with OSHA and industry regulations
Must collect, report, and maintain all safety department documents
Investigates serious injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel. Notifies top management of pertinent details
Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs
Assists in communicating hazard control information and evaluates the effectiveness of the control
Guides and assists personnel at locations with critical safety and health problems
Overviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas
Works with trade and professional organizations to promote goals and objectives in the health and safety area that affect company's business
Establishes target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives
Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company
Travel is required to fulfill the duties of the role (25%)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Critical thinking skills

Conflict resolution skills
Good analytical skills with the ability to plan, predict, investigate, and find solutions
Strong work ethic, leads by example, and does what it takes to get the job done
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent at relationship building
Ability to communicate with clarity at the frequencies required by management and customers
Work independently with minimal supervision
Read and understand utility construction maps, drawings, and diagrams
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Ability to deliver training in a classroom or on the job setting

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OSHA 30 Certification and/or OSHA 510 required

Five years of professional safety experience in the construction or utility industry
Valid Drivers License
Ability to drive at minimum 50 miles per day

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Experience working in the Fiber industry, especially with Lineman employees
Certified Safety Professional (CSP and/or CUSP) Certified Utility Safety Professional status