Safety Manager

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: 100% travel 

State: Remote

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager will need to have the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Manager will work to implement the Bradley Safety program at our wind and solar project sites and ensure a safe work environment for team members, contractors, and visitors to the construction work site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Organization, flexibility, outstanding focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Assist project management team in developing and executing site specific safety program and Emergency Action Plan
• Implement and administer safety program at each worksite for team members
• Advise, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
• Review and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, good catches, etc.
• Conduct work area safety audits
• Provide Daily, Weekly, Monthly Safety Reports as required.
• Review project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses
• Review major incident analysis with corporate management
• Analyze Safety, Injury and Hazard statistics
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements
• Administer BCM (BIM), BV (Qesis). and Developer Safety Audit Programs
• Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with contractors
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns
• Assist with onsite injury management and case management
• Assist with the organization and implementation of project safety celebrations and recognition/reward programs
• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
• Serve as resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members
• Attend and/or chair safety meetings
• Accompany safety, health, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work-site tours
• Assist the Project Manager with the management of the safety budget allocated for project

Skills

• The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.
• In-depth knowledge of construction products, plans, specifications, project workflow/sequencing, and PV construction industry best practices
• Strong understanding of NEC
• Experience in similar capacity on a project team for commercial projects directing crews or tradesmen in general construction, assembly and/or electrical work
• Documented history of managing crews and subcontractors in the field
• Knowledge of major PV components (PV modules, inverters, and racking systems, etc.) preferred
• Tower Safety and Climbing Certified
• Strong Microsoft office familiarity
• Must have OSHA 500/ First Aid/ CPR or equivalent or be able to obtain it in a short period of time
   

Competencies

• The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid state driver’s license with the ability to travel as required
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Additional pre-employment drug screens may be required based on job responsibility
• LOTO Safety procedures and implementation
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to interact with contractors positively and effectively
• Regular, reliable, and predictable performance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
   
   

Education, Certifications, and Experience

BS of occupational safety and health preferred, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years of Renewable (Wind, Solar, Battery) experience is required
 

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirement
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.
Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
Working Conditions
working indoors and outdoors
excessive heat
excessive cold
extreme weather conditions
excessive humidity
excessive dampness or chilling
excessive noise, continuous
slippery and uneven walking surfaces
working around machinery with moving parts
working around moving objects or vehicles
working around moving machinery/heavy equipment
working in close proximity to others
 

Travel Requirements

100% Travel
Rotational including 3 weeks on and 6 days off (Thursday thru Tuesday)
 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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