Safety Manager, Construction

Job Title:                      Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)

Location:                     Ashburn, VA 43130

Reports to:                  Director, Loss Control

FLSA Status:               Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift:                  7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

 

ABOUT US: The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. Poole and Kent is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

 

SUMMARY

The Safety Manager position is an important role for the company.  The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the Director, Loss Control in leading and directing safety representatives on various construction sites.
• Assists the Director, Loss Control in procedures and processes to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. 
• Responsible for ensuring safety and health compliance in accordance with federal, state, and jurisdictional requirements, company policies and procedures, and compliance with upstream and downstream contractual requirements. Lead and direct others in field of expertise relating to this responsibility.
• Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management electronic software/platform in the maintaining of injury reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
• Lead and oversee the investigation of near-miss and accidents to identify causes or to determine how such events might be prevented in the future. 
• Conduct investigations in accordance with company procedures maintaining integrity, confidentiality, and chain of custody.
• Prepare, review, discuss with the Director of Loss Control and Project Manager the internal and external documentation related to the essential duties of the position. 
• Ensure site personnel and safety are conducting inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations. 
• Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
• Ensure record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
• Ensure and as needed assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations. 
• Ensure the successful completion of safety inspections and audits (e.g. daily, monthly, annually).
• Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
• Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by Director of Loss Control.
• Must be able to meet the background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedule and location within the Ashburn, VA area is required with this position.
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple job sites

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.
• 5-7 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• OSHA 30-hour construction