Assistant Safety Manager

About the job Assistant Safety Manager


Job Title: Assistant Safety Manager

Location: De Soto, KS

Reports to: Site Safety Manager / Site Manager / SiteDirector

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for ensuringthe safety and health of all personnel at the company job sites. This includesdeveloping, implementing, and enforcing safety protocols and procedures incompliance with legal regulations, client and company policies to minimize occupationalhazards. The Assistant Safety Manager works closely with management and employeesto foster a safety-conscious environment.

Essential Functions

Instruct subcontractors to upload necessary safetydocuments into the system.

Review and approve Job Hazard Analysis withsubcontractors before the start of each day

Ensure that all permits are obtained and completed withsubcontractors as required (i.e. Hot Work, Confined Space Entry)

Facilitate jobsite training sessions for the company andsubcontractor's employees as needed (i.e. Toolbox Talks, etc)

Constantly monitor the jobsite for physical hazards &unsafe behaviors

Give feedback to employees regarding safe & unsafebehaviors.

Inform the company Team Lead of identified risksimmediately

Document jobsite hazards & corrective measures asrequired

Respond to, investigate & report job site incidentsif/when they occur

Participate in project meetings when invited

Assist in other safety & health related issues asthey arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in health and safety, EnvironmentalHealth, or related field required.

Health and safety certification preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Industrialconstruction or/and mechanical installation setting as safety officer preferred

Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.

Show attention to detail in all aspects of the job andhave creative problem-solving skills.

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safetystandards.

Ability to conduct training.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC)and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoftproducts (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsincluding preparing safety guidelines, policies, incident report, daily logs,OSHA logs, etc.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Working Environment:

Due to daily condition changes on construction projects,when employees are outside of the office, trailer or structure, they must wearappropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safetypolicies and as required for weather conditions.

Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, andpossible holidays as directed by Area Manager and project schedule to meet thecustomers' deadlines.