Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Rivet Operations Company “Rivet” has an opening for a Safety Manager to join our rapidly growing team in the Washington DC area supporting the Navy. The Safety Manager develops, implements, and oversees occupational safety and health programs to maintain a safe, compliant work environment. This position advises leadership and employees on safety requirements, identifies and mitigates workplace hazards, conducts inspections and investigations, and promotes a proactive safety culture.

The Safety Manager works closely with program leadership, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure operations comply with applicable federal, state, local, and client-specific safety requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Not listed in order of importance; other duties may be assigned) and must be able to perform the following with minimal guidance:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve occupational safety and health policies, procedures, plans, and training programs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Department of Defense requirements, client policies, and other relevant standards.

• Conduct routine workplace inspections, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety audits.

• Identify unsafe conditions and work practices, recommend corrective actions, and monitor findings through closure.

• Review operational activities, work plans, and changes in workplace conditions to identify potential hazards.

• Provide technical safety guidance to management, employees, subcontractors, and project teams.

• Investigate incidents, injuries, illnesses, property damage, and near misses; identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.

• Maintain required safety records, inspection reports, incident documentation, training records, and regulatory logs.

• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports, trend analyses, and management briefings.

• Develop and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, recurring training, and hazard-specific instruction.

• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation planning, drills, response procedures, and continuity-related safety measures.

• Verify that required personal protective equipment is identified, available, maintained, and used correctly.

• Support programs involving hazard communication, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, fall protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, and other applicable safety disciplines.

• Participate in project planning, operational meetings, and safety committees.

• Coordinate with occupational health professionals, emergency responders, facilities personnel, and regulatory authorities when necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, emergency management, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may substitute for education where permitted.

•At least 3 years of progressively responsible occupational safety and health experience.

•Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and accepted safety-management principles.

•Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.

•Experience preparing safety plans, procedures, reports, and training materials.

•Ability to interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and client-specific safety requirements.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief employees, managers, and client representatives.

•Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

•Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records.

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic safety or incident-tracking systems.

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in office, operational, and field environments.

• Ability to work with various Navy and Marine Corps Systems and familiarity with Navy safety requirements.

• 3 years of professional experience in security environment.

• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the position.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 25 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.