Field Safety Manager
McMillen
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure safety and health policies and procedures are being adhered to in accordance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, and the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project work plans.
- Provide oversight to subcontractors, clients, and project team members to ensure that project activities are completed according to the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
- Maintain open communication with the Safety Manager and support the projects safety personnel and project supervisors in achieving safety performance metrics
- Ensure compliance with project safety orientation and training needs.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, documenting findings and corrective action completed implemented.
- Ensure emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
- Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Project Management, Superintendent, Foreman, supervisors and craft.
- Review JHA's and work plans to with project management and supervision to ensure thorough hazard identification and controls are in place
- Communicate effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies/customers to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information.
- Support incident investigations and ensure accurate and thorough documentation of root cause, contributing factors, and corrective actions.
- Champion our SEE Safety In Action philosophy to achieve zero-incident project completion
- Minimum of 3 years experience and success in a site safety manager, or equivalent role.
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction (current w/in last 5 years) required
- Competent Person: Fall Protection, Excavation/Trenching, Confined Space
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- CHST certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Experience and understanding of the safety and health standards and requirements for heavy civil construction including: Excavation and Trenching, Rigging and Cranes, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Scaffold Safety, Confined Space, Hazardous Materials (Silica, Lead, Asbestos), Working near/over Water, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Accident Investigation
- Well versed in legal health and safety guidelines
- Ability to problem solve and implement hazard mitigation solutions in challenging work environments
- Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas, solutions, needs, and requirements to all levels of employees and to external parties as required.
- Exceptional organizational and motivational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills that enable team building, collaboration, and successful conflict resolution.
- Keen attention to detail and observation ability
- Proficient with technology and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with the ability to effectively learn and adapt to new software and applications as needed
- Willingness to be location-based for a 12-24 month project duration.
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for Stock Ownership and Wellness Reimbursement.