Safety Manager

Overview

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE : MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary :

The Health, Safety and Environmental Manager provides safety leadership, ensures operational compliance with safety standards, implements safety directives, assists management to improve safety performance, and helps align safety policies and procedures with regulations. This position supports departments and subcontractor

Responsibilities

• Develop and support creation of a strategy of safety and compliance strategic goals.
• Ensure safety coordinators and site management have the appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, managers, and supervisors, to drive the safety culture, compliance, and results.
• Supervise, lead, and mentor safety coordinators and compliance support staff in planning and scheduling.
• Recommend and implement effective safety and compliance programs and policies designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Communicate safety and compliance strategy and objectives to leadership.
• Support Safety Coordinators and site management in the implementation of safety and compliance programs or policies.
• Determine and review effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern, and drive accountability.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of an effective Occupational, Health & Safety Management System.
• Liaise with external vendors to manage hazardous waste hotline, SDS system, waste collection, and disposal program.
• Implement audit tracks and identify gaps in local operational compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Lead or direct incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Facilitate supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Assist operational management in ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory and policy changes to management.
• Display strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills and analytical skills
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
• Perform other duties as required and / or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. An Associate’s degree or equivalent.

2. Five (5) years related supervisory experience in a safety role.

3. Working knowledge of the construction and / or electrical industry.

4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

6. Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for projects plans.

7. Ability to think strategically and provide strong leadership.

8. Strong knowledge of applicable regulations.

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

10. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

11. Valid US Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.

2. OSHA 10 and 30 Certifications.

3. Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certifications, such as ASP or CSP.

4. Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job often operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Direct Reports

The following job titles may report to this position.