Safety Manager

Safety Manager

This position is based out of Ashburn, VA or Sunbury, PA.

About Arch Key

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

As the Safety Manager, you will be responsible for providing oversight and project safety leadership of all aspects of occupational safety management including planning, implementing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental safety and health (ES&H) policies and procedures on assigned regional projects in all project site location(s). The Safety Manager plays a key role in providing project teams, subcontractors, safety teams, and trade partners with guidance, mentoring and training on health and safety programs and confirms that the project site complies with all customers, industry, local, state, and federal guidelines, and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has a safety-first mindset and promotes a safety-first culture across the organization.
• Has exceptional communication skills, able to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Day in the life

• Creates, implements, and communicates high quality safety and claims strategies, programs, policies, and procedures designed to assure compliance with the most updated rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies. Annually evaluates the performance of the Company safety and claims programs, utilizing trend analysis and overall progress of these programs.
• Works closely with senior management to direct the development of an effective safety strategy to assess and mitigate strategic and operational safety and security-related threats/risks, manage crises, claims and incidents and to appropriately safeguard the organization. Advises leadership of trends and actions to reduce injuries; provides leadership with information to aid in reduction of incidents and improve safety.
• Advises project management team and safety leadership on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions. Works with management and the safety team to hold employees accountable to Company safety policies/procedures and regulatory compliance and provides coaching assistance on employee disciplinary safety issues.
• Directs and participates in safety inspections and audits of job sites for recognition and correction of safety hazards. Provides uniform direction of accepted safety practices throughout the Company and identifies opportunities to promote and recognize employees who conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner throughout the organization.
• Provides oversight of DOT regulatory compliance, including driver's qualification files, DOT drug testing and driver safety. Manages OSHA, MSHA, DOT and other regulatory inspections and related follow-up procedures.
• Utilizes EHS Insight safety software in collaboration with project teams, leadership, and customers for incident events, training, safety audits, driver MVR document management, drug testing documentation, and security backgrounds. Analyzes and shares leading and lagging indicator data and reports with leadership and project teams.
• Monitors claim investigations, medical reports and partnerships with claims adjusters and legal counsel to ensure successful claims resolutions are being practiced and processed. Monitors records for occupational injuries, medical treatment, and light duty situations to ensure quality and appropriate practices and procedures are being followed regarding claims management.
• Evaluates field and staff training needs and develops employee safety training programs and documentation to fit those needs. Assures that all employees receive a thorough orientation to the safety program and provides continuing safety education. Works with the safety team to instruct and train employees in the recognition of unsafe conditions, elimination of hazards, specific safe work methods, and the Company's safety policies.
• Provides leadership and support for all safety software systems and ensures applicable training, implementation, and safety analysis is being conducted. Records and maintains all safety documentation in the Safety Management System. Ensures all safety programs and OSHA requirements are followed. Maintains required certifications and licensing.
• Provides leadership to major incident responses including incident command, investigation, and media spokesperson responsibilities. Partners with the claims manager to investigate all incidents and identify hazards, training issues, and/or fraudulent claims. Performs and reviews incident reports periodically to identify patterns, determine root causes, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Develops and maintains strong, positive working relationships with all stakeholders. Provides leadership to field employees and project managers with hazard analysis and safe work method pre-planning.
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Stays informed of new electrical and safety codes, techniques, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in safety, environmental health, construction safety management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in building and electrical construction.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and general industry safety standards and procedures, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Worker's Compensation, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70E safety rules and regulations.
• Excellent computer, communication, and training skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic project management experience and skills. Understanding of the project life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems with critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive timely and appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective collaboration, organizational and relationship-building skills. Experience building strong internal and external business partner relationships and teaming with cross-functional managers and employees across the business.

Travel

• Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MD20-0

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