Area Safety Manager

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.


Qualifications and Detail about the Position

Broad Function

The Area HSEQ Manager is responsible for the implementation, direction and compliance of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality programs, policies, and procedures, within a defined operational area, for the purpose of reducing accidental losses and protecting company assets. This position focuses on ensuring workers, vendor, contractor, and customer safety and acts as a resource and subject matter expert for area managers, providing insight and training.

Essential Functions

• Promote, demonstrate, and instill Brock's Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business
• Oversee and direct activities of site HSEQ personnel, effectively delegating work, holding employees accountable, giving feedback and coaching for improved performance
• Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made, issue verbal and written warnings and implement other corrective actions as required
• Build and maintain collaborative relationship with site leadership, internal and external
• Conduct weekly and quarterly HSEQ audits of work locations (inspections with insurance representatives and clients, state, and federal safety inspectors)
• Investigate injury and property damage incidents, including taking statements of witnesses, injured employees, and preparing follow-up documentation
• Manage, verify, and submit all documentation related to accidents / injuries, including supporting materials such as data, photographs, drawings, etc.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate HSE and quality programs at sites for effectiveness, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives where necessary
• Responsible for conducting and ensuring HSEQ compliance training is completed and up to date at all regional locations
• Ensure HSEQ documentation and records are maintained properly across all sites
• Participate in all project-related start up meetings, and Owner/Prime Contractor directed safety meetings, to ensure adherence to all safe and healthy work practices
• Partner with Owner/Prime Contractor Supervisory and Safety personnel to control and alleviate hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities
• Assist in the supervision of medical care and rescue activities
• Assist in arranging local medical care and facilities at out-of-town project site which are in accordance with Brock policies and procedures regarding drug testing, pre-employment physicals and industrial injuries
• Conduct inventory count on project sites when a property loss is suspected
• Implement and oversee quality assurance audits
• Understand and support site quality management systems
• Work with QMS Manager to drive continuous improvement
• Liaise with site Quality Control Manager to drive adherence to quality assurance procedures
• Inspect equipment and coordinate efforts to ensure defective equipment is repaired or discarded.
• Investigate the loss of equipment or assets
• Partner with other Safety and Security personnel to include law enforcement personnel as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks

Working Conditions

• Working indoors in an office environment
• Working at heights
• Working in all types of environments, extreme heat or cold
• Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment is necessary
• Frequent travel as required

Skills & Abilities

• Effectively manage team, delegate work, hold employees accountable, give feedback and coach performance
• Ability to make informed decisions based on available data and perspectives
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey safety information, policies and procedures
• Excellent presentation skills, ability to clearly communicate processes and programs to leaders
• Strong project management skills: ability to plan, organize and execute multiple projects effectively
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to analyze data and trends to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Strong focus on continuous improvement, auditing processes and presenting ideas for improvement to leadership
• Ability to build collaborative relationships cross-functionally to meet objectives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE related platforms

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field, or related technical discipline, SMS, OHST, CHST, ASP, etc.
• 5+ years related HSE experience
• Direct experience in field industry required
• Certification preferred (CSP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local health, safety and environmental regulations is essential

Location Information:

Chicagoland/NW Indiana

Shift:

Exempt: No

Work Type: Full Time

Working Conditions:

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.