Site Safety Manager

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

General Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the site safety team and the overall safety program of assigned job site(s) within their division. This will include compliance with Ace Electric’s Safety Program, the company’s Drug-Free workplace program, and other safety requirements mandated by the owner or general contractor of the current contract. The Safety Manager reports to the Division Safety Professional.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and willingness to try new techniques.
• Desire to see others succeed by mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.
• Proficient with computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to focus on details while still maintaining a large picture perspective.
• Proven ability to develop and work as member of a team.
• Good understanding of CFR 1910, CFR 1926, NFPA-70e and any other applicable safety standards or regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper use and operation of industry specific safety equipment and instruments, including gas detectors, PFAS, DMMs, light meters, and PPE.
• Proven ability to teach safety related classes on a jobsite or in a classroom.
• Proven ability to foster a positive and productive safety culture while promoting cooperation and improved morale throughout the division.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees performance and directs operations for Safety Technicians and Safety Professionals on the assigned job site.
• Works closely with Division Safety Professional, Project Managers and Superintendents to implement a safety and education training program in compliance with the Ace Safety Program.
• Ensures the Ace Safety Program is understood and adhered to on the assigned project.
• Assists with necessary job site inspections including color coding, fall protection, equipment inspections and job hazard assessments (JHAs).
• Identifies and implements best safety practices.
• Leads company safety and health activities by providing direction and training to division personnel.
• Supports and implements new safety initiatives that may arise from a safety audit, incident or other sources.
• Provides technical support to all personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable on all OSHA regulations.
• Issues Safety Alerts for serious incidents, including employee injuries, property damage and near misses.
• Assures all newly hired associates are given a thorough orientation concerning the Ace Safety Program. Conducts frequent and regular jobsite inspections and audits focusing on recognizable hazards, unsafe work practices, and corrective actions or procedures to be implemented to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares and maintains project safety records and reports to improve the company’s safety performance and comply with government agencies, insurance carriers and internal procedures.
• Works with Project Managers, Superintendents and Division Safety Professional to ensure all necessary safety equipment, safety manuals and documents are maintained on projects.
• Works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to develop and implement Site Specific Safety Plans for assigned projects.
• Advises personnel on the use of necessary personal protective equipment, job safety materials and first-aid equipment.
• Purchases safety equipment and supplies for assigned projects in coordination with the division safety professional.
• Assists project personnel in preparing permit applications for high-risk activities, including energized work, first energization of services and confined space entry.
• Is onsite to supervise and assist during high-risk activities.
• Ensures all incidents are properly reported and investigated, including visiting the work area, interviewing employees, taking pictures and completing incident investigation forms.
• Administers drug and alcohol screens in cooperation with HR.
• Assists HR with claims management issues, including workers’ compensation, vehicle insurance and general liability.
• Is onsite to accompany safety inspections by OSHA, insurance carriers, customer safety personnel or others.
• Works closely with HR and Headquarters Safety to reduce, contest or mitigate potential OSHA citations.
• Collaborates with other company safety personnel to audit and improve the Ace Safety Program.
• Assists with the completion of Customer Safety Prequalification forms as directed.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• OSHA 500/501 and Certified Health Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
• Elevated skills preferred, such as bilingual ability or QEW.
• Education: High school graduate or GED. Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of construction safety experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location and time of year, including heat, cold, rain or snow.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
• Work in restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, including night shifts and out-of-town work if required.
• This position is a 90% field safety position with 10% office environment for administrative duties.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Must be able to train personnel in the safe operation of equipment such as trenchers, lift trucks and aerial work platforms.
• Train personnel on safe work practices as outlined in the Safety Handbook.
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, manuals, work site directions and written instructions. Must hear and see well, either naturally or with correction.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

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