Job Description
Position Summary: The Traveling Site Safety Manager is responsible for , but not limited to supporting project site crews and Safety Specialists by visiting project sites , assessing the project site for unsafe work conditions , and working with project managers , project site supervision and safe t y personnel to properly control and minimize risks and hazards to protect employees , subcontractors and the customer . Location & Travel Details: Your first project will be based in Wilsonville, AL. You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future! MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Responsibilities Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety and environmental related risks. Develops project s ite s pecific s afety p lan , EAP (Emergency Action Plan) and training for project sites . Visit s active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with project site specific safety plans, and local, state and federal regulations. Documents unsafe work conditions, safety hazards a nd health hazards . Work s with project management, site supervision and craft workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related findings on project sites. D etermines corrective or preventative measures where necessary and follows up to ensure corrective and preventive measures are implemented. Manages contractors’ safety programs and training ; recommends changes as necessary for compliance . Audits orientation and annual safety training records for compliance . Conducts investigations of accidents and injuries through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections, carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and project site specific gear. Recommends appropriate disciplinary action when safe work practices and policies are violated by employees and subcontractors . Provides updates to the Project Manager, Director of Safety on a regular basis. Ensures all required records and reports are up to date, accurate and submitted to comply with all internal processes , local, state, and federal regulations. Ensures project sites have the appropriate safety equipment . Manages Safety Specialists at project sites where assigned. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety. Qualifications Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related discipline preferred. 5 -7 years construction safety managerial experience or equivalent combination of training and related experience. Experience and/or training in Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics preferred. Knowledge of and experience with OSHA , and EPA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures for construction safety . Abi lity to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally. Ability to communicate and train effectively. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decisions. Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously. Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact and with all levels of the company at project sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete