Head of Health and Safety

Safety Manager
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Category
Safety
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite
Why E2 Optics?

Join our team and shape the future of connectivity: Safety Manager at E2 Optics!

Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow.

At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA-we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.

If you're looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.

What You'll Do

This position is responsible for creating, developing, anchoring and supporting the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs. Drive behavior-based safety culture to achieve accident-prevention and loss mitigation at E2 Optics customer locations. Develop the site-specific safety metrics to achieve the corporate goals and champion initiatives to enhance safety performance.
Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Works daily with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators to strategize efforts to promote safe work practices, safety awareness culture and support compliance with internal and external requirements.
Site Safety champion for conducting incident/accident investigations, subsequent documentation, problem solving and implementation of countermeasure(s) to realize safety performance targets.
Maintains safety files and records structure for corporate and field audits to verify actual results, compliance and business reporting to E2 Optics corporate and our customers as needed.
Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries at E2 Optics or client sites and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations and those required by regulatory agencies.
Coordinates with Human Resources with drug, alcohol, and medical screening of all employees.
Travel: This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%). The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.
What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in EHS discipline
• OSHA 501 certification
• CSP, ASP, STS-C, IOSH and/or CHST certification equivalent
• 8+ years Occupational Health and/or Safety experience in a construction environment.

Competitive pay
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
BICSI training facilities
A supportive and inclusive work environment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Work Environment and Physical Demands

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer

The above job definition information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.