Regional Safety Manager

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Regional Safety Manager for Columbus Ohio and the adjacent areas.

Position Summary: Assist with planning, directing and implementation of the Company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment on every project within the assigned region.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure Company safety policies and procedures are understood by employees and implemented consistently within assigned region of responsibility.
• Conduct pre-job safety surveys and develop site specific safety plans for all jobs in assigned region of responsibility.
• Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of the constant monitoring process and monitor corrective actions taken.
• Document all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities; ensure corrective measures are immediately implemented; follow through to ensure corrections have been implemented; Analyze and recommend corrective action for all incidents.
• Complete incident reporting and investigation within their assigned region and will accompany/transport an injured worker in need of medical attention.
• Develop Toolbox Safety Talks in compliance with Company safety policies; educate project employees and conduct training as needed.
• Conduct weekly meetings with job superintendents to review job safety performance.
• Attend job planning and owner meetings as needed to identify safety needs.
• Help to ensure safety goals are achieved on every project and all governmental safety regulations are observed and practiced.
• Cultivate a positive attitude toward safe work practices among employees.
• Visit every jobsite weekly in assigned region.
• Ensure employees have all resources necessary to work safely.
• Assist in the preparation of all required regulatory reports.
• Maintain safety files and records; prepare reports for management as needed.
• Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions against safety policy violators.
• Maintain inventory of safety supplies to ensure project safety needs are met.
• Ensure Company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor s direction.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in health/safety or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum 3 years construction safety experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 500 certification preferred.
• Understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to train and educate others.

Reporting to this position: None

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. For over 100 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program