Area Safety Manager - Desert Southwest (AZ, NM, CA)

OVERVIEW:

As an Area Safety Manager, you will serve as the area staff subject matter expert in safety, developing and carrying out procedures as well as documenting processes within the organization. You will be responsible for the safety and training compliance as outlined by company and OSHA directives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct on-site Safety Observation Reports to look for possible hazardous and deficient situations, implement solutions and follow up with corrective action to employees as needed.
• Conduct random site visits for the purpose of training crews and promoting Safety.
• Create relevant Safety Bulletins.
• Serve as a resource to our employees for customer specifications regarding safety, OSHA rules and regulations and Betacom safety policies.
• Work with the other Area Safety Managers to develop proactive safety initiatives.
• Implement, interact, and maintain active communication processes with Operations management.
• Conduct classroom training of company personnel and subcontractor's personnel to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Assign web based training and verify employee training is up to date. Forecast future training.
• Assist the Director of Safety in creating and revising in-house training modules
• Issue all training certificates for all Instructor Lead Safety training classes
• Ensure implementation and tracking of in house safety programs.
• Coordinate with OSHA on any site inspections
• Conduct incident investigations as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A self-starter mentality, yet extremely team oriented.
• Personable with the ability to establish strong relationships with others.
• Strong time and stress management skills.
• Strong communication skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Motivated, self-starter with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Be a positive reinforcement to the field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years in the telecommunications tower industry required.
• Previous experience / knowledge in the areas of safety and risk management recommended. Fleet Safety and DOT compliance would be useful but not required.
• Must have a valid vehicle driver's license and driving record that meets criteria to drive as outlined in the Betacom Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Manual's vehicle policy
• Must have valid authorization to work in the US
• Certification as a Trainer in Fall Protection, Rigging, First-Aid/CPR and OSHA standards a plus
• Must possess computer skills utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and other digital formats.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Estimated travel minimal seventy percent of the time
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Must be available by phone 24X7
• Must be in good physical condition with ability to pull combined weight of body and equipment up a vertical tower.
• Must be comfortable climbing to various heights
• Must be able to bend, squat, twist and sit for extended periods of time as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.