Safety Manager

Summary

The Safety Manager works to develop and implement best practices and proactive initiatives aimed at eliminating injuries and illnesses. Supports programs to achieve an injury-free lifestyle vision that extends to off-duty injury prevention. Develops and provides technical guidance on procedures and processes to assure OSHA and consensus standard compliance, develops and conducts training and site assessments, and other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Shelton Energy Solutions is seeking a Safety Manager to support out crews working on the Entergy system in the Conroe, TX area. The work is primarily underground utility construction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Safety professionals to support safety initiatives and implementation of standards.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of safety related programs and initiatives.
• Manage safety, quality, auditing, and training programs and personnel/ resources.
• Provide instruction as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Safety & Quality tasks.
• Assist in the development and training for new hires, employees within the Apprentice Program and other necessary courses.
• Implement and enforce safety and quality procedures, all applicable regulations and Company/Customer standards.
• Facilitate and encourage a safety culture of commitment to continuous improvement.
• Manage and conduct on-site safety assessments of crews.
• Investigate incidents and use root cause analysis to generate corrective actions.
• Complete internal quality control audits and communicate audit findings.
• Manage drug and alcohol program and maintain safety documentation.
• Assist in the risk assessment and hazard control of new projects/ tasks as needed.
• Define goals aligned with company business plan objectives and safety department vision.
• Stay informed on industry topics to formulate direction of the department.
• Support the vision, mission, and objectives of the Safety department.
• Serve as Company Safety Representative with customers and within the industry.
• Willingness to learn new skills and abilities by participating in continuing education activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the leadership.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) preferred.
• 5 years' experience in safety, quality, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Experience in distribution/transmission power, construction or related industries preferred.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the Company necessary to guide business units and individuals with respect to Safety performance.
• Ability to develop and present safety materials in a manner that is clear and effectively understood by the audience.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with other key support business units (e.g., Legal, Claims, HR, Fleet, Risk Management).
• Ability to motivate and encourage development and continuous improvement of a strong Safety culture.
• Ability to establish and monitor work goals and objectives.
• Ability to coach and provide feedback and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain Company's relationships with a broad array of stakeholders and industry groups.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail, conflict resolution, team building, mentoring and coaching, business acumen, ethical decision-making and leadership, global and cultural awareness, critical and creative thinking, time management, self-control, ability to adapt to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a professional demeanor and corporate perspective, results oriented.

Working conditions/Physical Requirements/Travel

Working Conditions

• Work site is 75/25 in an office environment and outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions.
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing.
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 20 lbs.); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling.
• Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment.
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Core days are typically Monday through Friday from 8 am. to 5 p.m., but hours are flexible and may extend outside of the core day. This position may require weekend and/or holiday work.

Requirements

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as dictated by position.
• With the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date.

Travel required . Ability to work on-call, irregular hours, and emergency response.

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. The employee Is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; and fee; and reach with hands and arms.

Additional Duties

The above statements are typically assigned to employees in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of their duties and responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.

Direct Reports/Reporting Structure

There are no direct reports to this position. The Safety Manager reports to the Director of Safety and Training.