Job Description

Our Safety Manager champions a culture of safety across the organization and its projects, by providing safety oversight, leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of an Earthrise Safety program at our multiple project sites.

The primary focus of the role will be to work with the various contractor companies to proactively plan, direct, and implement the Company’s safety expectations. In addition, this role will provide support to line leaders in promoting a company-wide safety culture, in which functional leaders lead by example in their daily work.  Together, these activities will ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by programmatically identifying and mitigating potential hazards and promoting compliance with Company and contractor safety programs as well as federal, state, county, and local safety related regulations. This role will be directly responsible for ensuring contractors are conducting activities in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and the public. The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate strong leadership skills, have excellent communication skills, work well in a team environment, and will strive to enrich the company culture.

Responsibilities

• Safety Planning: Develop and implementing safety strategy, plans, procedures, and protocols specific to Project activities. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying potential hazards and establishing safety measures to address them.
• Risk Assessment: Working closely with external contractor companies and internal Development and Delivery teams, conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards and evaluate their impact on the Project. This involves assessing and mitigating the risks associated with electrical systems, wiring, grounding, electrical installations, heavy machinery, working at heights, confined spaces, and other aspects of power construction.
• Safety Inspections and Audits: Ensure that Project work sites are periodically inspected to confirm compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Training and Education: Establish safety training and awareness programs to support construction workers and staff. This involves educating them about potential hazards, safe work practices, proper equipment usage, emergency procedures, and any specific electrical safety protocols related to the Project.
• Incident Investigation: Ensure timely investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and conducting Root Cause Analyses (as appropriate), to develop strategies to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This may involve analyzing construction methods, equipment failures, and worker behavior to identify areas for improvement.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. This includes staying up to date with the latest safety guidelines and making necessary adjustments to construction practices to meet those standards.
• Emergency Preparedness: Lead the development of emergency response plans and coordination of drills to prepare workers for potential emergencies, such as electrical accidents, fires, or natural disasters. This includes establishing evacuation procedures, assembly points, and communication protocols.
• Safety Documentation: Ensure accurate safety records and documentation, including safety metrics (weekly/monthly), incident reports, safety training records, inspection reports, permits, and safety equipment certifications are maintained. This documentation helps track safety performance and provides evidence of compliance during audits.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5-10 years of related experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, preferably in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications related to safety engineering, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) a plus.
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal laws and standards relevant to the industry in which they work (e.g., OSHA regulations in the United States).
• Familiarity with industry-specific safety standards, such as those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC).
• Knowledge of hazard analysis techniques such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and control safety hazards.
• Familiarity with safety-related equipment, systems, and technologies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), fire suppression systems, or ventilation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess sophisticated safety issues, propose solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Meticulousness in documentation and record-keeping, including safety inspections, incident reports, and audits.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to work optimally with multi-functional teams, including engineers, management, and frontline employees, to improve safety practices.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, project, planning & time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of an organization, and to establish relationships and trust with key partners both internally and externally.
• Able to work supportively and collaboratively with other teams.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time