What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager I position at Wanzek?
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the safety program on complex construction projects
- Conduct workplace safety checks to identify safety infractions and initiate Stop Work Authority when necessary
- Give direction and guidance to onsite construction staff on corrective action for safety infractions to eliminate hazards and mitigate future risk
- Provide Safety Leadership creating enthusiasm and participation among management and craft workers, resulting in excellent safety performance
- Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required and monitor results for presentation to site management
- Chair or assist in site safety committee meeting and R4 meetings, review R4 documents, and present info to management
- Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor's safety meeting, and daily Gang box meetings Communicate between the company and client management regarding safety matters
- Input and review incident reports
- Monitor all site safety reports and maintain site bulletin board for postings.
- Track, compile and present leading indicator statistics to the project leadership team
- Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
- Administer drug and alcohol testing on site
- Spend 60% of time in the field on job sites
- Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary steps to consult and guide site management in corrective action to eliminate or minimize them. Document actions on daily activity report
- Implement the Zero Injury System of safety excellence on the projects
- Understand and implement safety policies and procedures
- Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance
- Implement the company environmental program and perform weekly inspections as required
- Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance
- Lead site inspections and testing as necessary and compile DFR in timely fashion
- Review safety program documentation, record keeping, document posting, trenching and scaffold permitting and regulatory compliance documentation
- Participate in planning and implementing a Hazard Communication Program in compliance with federal, state, and the company policies, including a hazardous materials list, SDS file, container labeling, employee training, and subcontractor communications
- Present safety emphasis to site employees as identified
- Participate in and assist in emergency responses
- Partner with management in writing, organizing and implementing the job site safety plans
- Work directly with Project Manager and management team to develop, implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan
- Work with Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements and other applicable matters
- Oversee the company injury management program, set up a working relationship with a local physician, explaining the company philosophy of managing accidents and provide for basic first aid training
- Coordinate and present safety training to support the company and client requirements. Topics may include Planning, Documentation, New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2-3 year of construction safety experience and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company's Zero Injury principles
- Functional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
- Communication and report writing
- Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management
- CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and training experience
- Work towards Professional certification (CHST, CMSP, etc.) within 6 months starting position
Working Environment:
- Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
- Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.