Safety Manager

SAFETY MANAGER-NORTHERN VIRGINIA

General Summary of the Position:

Working under the guidance of our Director of Risk, Safety, & Health, the Safety Manager is expected to conduct on-site field safety inspections, project safety audits, safety talks, and train project employees in various safety and OSHA related topics, across the infrastructure services division.

The Safety Manager will assist in identifying and developing safety policies and procedures that help prevent harm to workers and property and create policies for workers to follow that minimize job-related hazards. Candidate must:

• Work toward better understanding safety culture in the highway infrastructure management environment and develop new techniques to engage employees in the safety process.
• Have the ability to travel throughout the region.

Major Functions of the Job

1. Assists in reducing and eliminating accident hazards and frequencies to keep workers and the public safe from harm.

2. Lead and coordinate required safety training.

3. Perform safety inspections and audits in the field.

4. Assist with client safety meetings and reporting.

5. Develop safety reports, monitor trends, and special program to identify and eliminate risk factors.

6. Research latest industry standards for workplace safety and methods to predict and prevent hazards.

7. Implement company initiatives to lower insurance premiums and workers' compensation payments.

8. Become familiar with current State and Federal occupational health and safety laws.

9. Inform Safety Director of areas not in compliance with State and Federal laws or employer policies.

10. Evaluate and uncover patterns in injury data.

11. Assists in the administration of division safety rules and instructions.

12. Present project status to Regional Manager and Safety Director.

Minor Functions of the Job

1. Be a dependable and productive team player with minimal direct oversight.

2. Show initiative; seek out work and get the job done without being told.

3. Provide assistance to projects, regional management and support staff as necessary.

4. Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members.

5. Ensure maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all potentially hazardous chemicals and materials used.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

1. Moderate lifting; up to 50 pounds.

2. Dexterity to write and manipulate computer, keyboard, mouse, and smart phone.

3. Ability to hear and speak clearly.

4. Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

5. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to energize and influence at the leadership level.
• Strong interpersonal skills including facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Works well with a variety of individuals.
• Willing and able to travel for work when needed.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set, and execute work plans.
• Solid analytical, organizational, prioritization and project management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate a message in a clear and precise manner.
• Dependable and highly organized with business maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.
• Is capable of establishing and nurturing longstanding relationships with industry professionals.
• Adapts well to shifting situations and variable environments.

All employees must adhere to Jorgensen's safety policy, employment policies, procedures and programs and contribute to the Performance, Approach, Commitment, Teamwork (PACT) culture.

Focus Areas/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• The following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are examples of what is expected for this position. Individual, detailed, and specific KPIs will be given upon hire and used for performance evaluations.
• Risk Management / Safety
• People
• Financial Sustainability
• Quality
• Growth/Development

It is important to understand that the above position description is a guideline of responsibilities and goals for this position. Throughout your career with Jorgensen, you may be asked to assist other team members and contribute to the business in other ways that are not outlined above.

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