Head of Health and Safety

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Safety Manager to join our Mission Critical (Data Centers!) If you bring at least 5+ years of successful safety management experience with mission critical projects?

Interface closely with Mission Critical Campus General Superintendent, project Field Managers and lead the safety program across all construction activities on a mission critical campus.

Serves as technical advisor to Safety Professionals, Field Supervision and Subcontractors.

Contribute to the safety and health program management, design and continual improvement.

Monitors campus construction activities and advises management on compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations and/or laws.

Assist with the company safety training curriculum to include development of training courses and teaching of training sessions.

Assist project Energy Marshall to ensure overall campus compliance of the LOTO program.

Provide consistency, and driving rigor into the LOTO program to ensure the program meets or exceeds company safety policy requirements.

Utilizing local code and standards as the foundation for the energy isolation program that is implemented throughout the campus.

In coordination with the project Energy Marshall, Engineering, Commissioning and Subcontractor Team Members establish a centralized Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedure with all campus entities and determining if a group or individual LOTO procedure will be required.

Informing the Ryan Field Managers and Project Management team where LOTO activities may potentially impact data center core operations.

Participate in high-risk activity (HRA) planning meetings.

Assist in high-risk statements of work (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and method of procedures (MOPs) are reviewed, and all sources of energy are identified.

Ensuring a process is established that verifies qualifications, training, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for personnel performing the work.

Analyzes investigative data and assists in the development of preventive measures to eliminate or control hazards and potential liability.

Assist in the collection and review of accident and near miss root cause analysis investigations performed by equipment vendors, subcontractors, and engineering team members.

Assist with all company claims management functions.

Workers’ Compensation, property, general liability and auto insurance Reports all claims (i.e. work comp, property, auto and liability) directly to Claims Administrator, Corporate Safety Director and Mission Critical Safety Director.

Coordinates, attends and provides feedback at claim review meetings with insurance carriers.

Assist with “light-duty” job descriptions on each project.

Maintains statistical data for accidents.

Assists in the preparation and submittal of accident reports as prescribed by federal, state and local regulations.

Assist with the collection, development and disseminate materials and information used in program development and to further safety protection training.

Assist with compiling and distributing statistical reports on safety performance, accident costs and OSHA related fines.

Assist with the development of appropriate databases to perform data analytics in support of operational improvement and zero incident initiatives.

Participate in Corporate Safety Committee and lead the project Safety Committee.

Conducts safety and health program evaluations of construction activities and advises supervision and management of adequacy and compliance with mandatory rules and regulations.

Conduct regular safety inspections of the project including those with project leadership or other project personnel of the jobsite, equipment, and materials to identify hazards and ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

Assist provides training and other technical support services on safety related topics for mission critical projects to project supervision.

Assist with implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs.

Administers and coordinates medical treatment facilities for injured workers.

Assists at each site during compliance inspections.

Coordinates all OSHA Consultation visits and programs on construction sites.

Ability to manage other safety personnel on the project.

Individuals must possess a good working understanding of OSHA related to mission critical projects.

Experience with and ensuring compliance to National Electrical Code: NFPA 70E.

Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation such as blueprints, electrical one-lines, and construction drawings.

Good working knowledge of workers’ compensation and claims management.

Good working knowledge of 3rd party contractor management data bases such as ISN & Avetta.

Bilingual Spanish and English a plus.

Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.

Board – certified safety credential from a nationally – recognized organized organization. CSP, GSP, CIH, ASP, CHST, and 3 – 5 years construction safety management experience.

Or Current OSHA 500 Certification and six years full-time construction safety management experience.

Current First Aid -CPR AED Certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Master's or bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, electrical engineering or a related degree is preferred.

Ability to temporally locate to project location.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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