Safety Program Manager South Region

Safety Program Manager - South Region

ABOUT ORR

ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety delivering intelligent lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people property and business more than 75 years weve built our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environmentswhere performance matters and reliability is essential. As a third-generation family-owned company we remain grounded in strong relationships a commitment to doing the right thing and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people.

Today ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states combining national expertise with a culture rooted in safety respect and you join ORR youre part of a team dedicated to protecting what matters most while building a career you can be proud of. Learn more about our company culture here.

SUMMARY

As a Safety Program Manager you will be responsible for developing implementing and improving safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all associates across ORRs South Region. The primary focus of this role is at the site level of the construction projects that ORR is involved in. This role partners closely with field operations leadership and regional branches to promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA NFPA and company safety policies. The role also partners with ORRs Corporate Director of Safety and Corporate Safety Program Manager who oversees the entirety of ORRs safety initiatives nationally. The Safety Program Manager will also lead safety initiatives conduct training and manage incident investigations across field operations in commercial and industrial environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop implement and maintain region-wide safety programs policies and procedures.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments equipment or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate procedures and practices to identify potential causes or to determine how accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA NFPA and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation policies and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with branch leadership and field supervisors to ensure safe work practices.
• Provide safety onboarding for new hires and ongoing refresher training.
• Coordinate required certifications and compliance training.
• Track safety metrics and provide reporting to leadership.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required compliance documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards and fire protection industry safety practices.
• Ability to identify hazards conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with teams across departments.
• Models and exhibits a positive and flexible attitude in interactions with associates and vendors.
• Motivated self-starter.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Health Safety Management or related field or related field preferred.
• 5 years of safety program management or safety leadership experience required.
• 5 years of experience conducting safety training safety audits and incident investigations required.
• Ability to travel to branch locations and field job sites as needed required.
• Experience in the fire protection construction electrical or life safety industry required.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
• Professional certification such as ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid
• Fast-paced collaborative team culture in a growing fire protection organization.
• Approximately 2030% travel for events conferences and site visits.

ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM YOULL ENJOY:

• Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the companys greatest asset.
• Being part of something you can be proud of making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
• A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.
• A culture that is fun family oriented and entrepreneurial.
• A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
• A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
• Excellent benefits including 401(K) health life dental tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled

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