Site Safety Manager - O&M - Primoris Renewable Energy

Job Overview:

This position is paramount in mentoring and communicating the culture of the safety and health within the business unit. The Site Safety Manager plans, implements and supervises all aspects of the project safety and accident prevention programs in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local program standards. They will coordinate with operations on site specific orientations and additional safety training as necessary. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and build relationships with operations and client personnel. They will ensure that incidents are thoroughly investigated and reported timely to the appropriate parties as well as participate in the identification and completion of corrective actions. Approximately 65% of work time should be spent in the field conducting audits, crew visits, subcontractor visits, etc.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Will oversee and collaborate with site supervisory personnel to identify and remedy unsafe working conditions, immediately if necessary, establishing an injury free work site.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections and audits of construction area; visit with the craft labor and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices.
• Investigate all accidents and near misses with the Trade Superintendents, Foremen, and crew.
• Accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; and ensure all documentation is completed according to corporate and outside safety processes and procedures.
• Ensure that communication with other personnel and owners demonstrates that integrity, honesty, and ethics are prevalent in all exchanges both verbal and written.
• Participate in daily (at a minimum) project safety related discussions with the Construction Manager and Trade Superintendents.
• Collaborate with HSE Director in reviewing all safety documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted timely. Ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Ensure and assist the site team with executing the Job Site Safety Program, which includes training and orientations.
• Assisting in changing behaviors towards safety. Teaching (vs. telling) in a manner that allows individuals to understand the reasoning behind the behaviors desired.
• Develops an understanding of the budgeted risk cost associated with the project. Communicates and understands the risk of cost implications with on-site supervision as well as costs associated with developing solutions.
• Follow through with injury management and collaborate with supervisors to mitigate claims and exposure to costs with personnel, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local EMT's, fire departments, law enforcement officials, and identified occupational physicians. Comply with company’s Return-to-Work policy.
• Collaborative communication and team building skills (both written and oral) in expressing our commitment to safety. Work to make safety a behavior rather than a policy or goal we look to adhere to.
• Manage, coach, and train Safety Technicians.
• Identify project site GPS coordinates for Life Flight services.
• Coordinate and plan Primoris safety related training programs to include OSHA 10 and OSHA 30-hour trainings. Participate when appropriate.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and or experience.
• A valid safety professional designation issued by the BCSP (or equivalent) is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Safety Manager on a fast-paced construction project.
• Advanced knowledge and experience to comply with federal, state, local and company safety regulation requirements.
• Electrical safety, crane and heavy equipment safety and structural knowledge preferred.
• OSHA 510 & OSHA 500 preferred.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills (oral, written, listening, and presentation)
• Effective interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Ability to give presentations to large groups of employees.
• Excellent recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to represent the company in client relations on health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.