Safety Manager I at Granite Construction Company in Kennewick, Washington

Safety And Health Management System AdministratorBuilding a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General Summary: The position is responsible for administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in pursuit of continuous safety improvement. Incumbents in this position can expect to spend up to 80% of their work time onsite at project and job locations. This recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) positions, with one (1) vacancy located in Kennewick, WA, and one (1) vacancy located in Vancouver, WA. Applicants must specify their preferred work location in their application materials.Essential Job Accountabilities:Partner with company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.Administer and manage compliance with the Company's Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests.Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or,Work Experience:Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulationsDemonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsStrong organizational, follow through and time management skillsAbility to work in high production environment and respond swiftlyAttention to detail and ability to prioritize effectivelyMotivated self-starterMicrosoft Office SuitePhysical 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Subject to outside working conditions.Alternative shifts, including nights, weekends, and other non-standard schedules, may be required depending on project and client needsAdditional Requirements/Skills:Valid state issued driver's licenseTravel may be requiredBi-lingual preferredTHIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.