Safety Manager, Construction

Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)

Location : Newport News, Virginia 23601

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

R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm, specializing in the manufacturing and installation of process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, including installation of ducts and chutes, structural steel fabrication and installation, as well as equipment setting and erection.

Summary

The Safety Manager role supports the Director, Loss Control and Project Team in safety controls, processes, and procedures for prevention of disease or injury. The position offers on-the-job experience in inspections, accident / incident investigations and enforcement of health and safety laws and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
• Lead and oversee investigation of accidents to identify causes and determine prevention measures.
• Conduct site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Provide education and training in safety related content.
• Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safety documentation.
• Manage safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and other required reporting.
• Maintain administrative record keeping for Fleet Program and safety training schedules.
• Ensure all employees have required safety training, certifications and experience.
• Assist project team with scheduled and unscheduled safety audits and enforce safety program.
• Assist with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and fleet as needed.
• Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment.
• Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Meet background check and fitness for duty requirements.
• Hold valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Education and / or Experience

Computer Skills

Required Attributes

Language Skills

Effective communication in English and collaboration with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, hear, use hands, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; lift up to 25 lbs; commute to field locations.

Work Environment

Outdoors, exposed to wet / humid conditions; high places; dust, fumes; toxic chemicals; weather; risk of electrical shock and vibration; moderate to loud noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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