Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Job Title

Safety Program Manager

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and carries out the Safety Program for the Regional Construction Office. Construction program pertains to complex construction operations in the construction, modification, and rehabilitation of a wide range of engineering projects (e.g., canals, pipelines, diversion dams, pumping facilities, hydroelectric generation plants, storage dam, reservoirs, fish and wildlife structures, concrete structures and buildings).
• Inspects all phases of construction at project sites and construction field offices throughout the Region for observance of safety standards, codes and practices.
• Advises field supervisors and personnel engaged in daily inspection of construction activities on safety operations and procedures. Enforces safe operating practices on both government-owned and contractor's equipment to avoid hazardous conditions.
• Studies construction plans/specifications to assure projects can be constructed in accordance with the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and other safety regulations. Recommends changes for protective measures.
• Attends pre-bidding, preconstruction, and partnering meetings.
• Reviews contractor's safety programs and advises on adequacy and acceptability. Recommends additional safety features for equipment/field operations.
• Investigates, analyses and reports in detail the cause of all accidents involving contractors or Reclamation personnel and/or vehicles. Collects, records and prepares regular and special reports on safety data, etc.
• Initiates and conducts safety training courses. Assists supervisors in establishing annual safety plans and goals.