Project Safety Manager I

RES is hiring a Project Safety Manager I to implement its Safety Management System on renewable energy and infrastructure projects in the US or Canada. The role leads project safety practices, training, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and coordination with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training
• Acts as subject matter expert and liaison for health and safety for the project team and client
• Serves as a key liaison to regulatory agencies and third parties during audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Prioritizes, as needed, the daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Project Safety Specialist working on the project
• Develops and maintains site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation
• Oversees Permit to Work processes
• Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and regulatory requirements
• Leads safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Tailgate Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, and Client/Owner Meetings
• Leads the implementation of project safety incentive programs
• Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements
• Procures, distributes, and maintains safety-related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project
• Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions
• Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations
• Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion
• Maintains incident data and safety metrics to compile reports
• Facilitates injury management
• Coordinates emergency response efforts
• Facilitates Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure
• Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures
• Present, support, and lead-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
• Assists in development of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions
• Monitors weather conditions and manages severe weather response
• Communicates safety-related incidents to Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department, across business unit and the organization
• Performs ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager II and/or HSQE Department
• Inspect work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate safety related incidents to Corporate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Department, across business unit, and the organization
• Leads Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions
• Develop Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations
• Assist HSQE Department in the development of “Safety Alerts” related to incident to help create awareness across the business unit and organization
• Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion
• Implement Corporate Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure
• Maintain incident data and safety metrics to compile reports
• Facilitate audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory agencies
• Procure, distribute, and maintain safety related tools and equipment for the project
• Performs any other job-related duties/functions requested by the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or HSQE Department
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures
• Receives job and task specific training prior to work commencing

Requirements:

• High school/GED required
• 3 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience required
• OSHA 30 Certification required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field preferred
• 5 or more years of Construction Industry Safety experience preferred
• 3 or more years Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience preferred
• Certification Emergency Medical Technician preferred
• Certification CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO preferred
• Certification First Aid/CPR/AED preferred
• Certification CSP/ASP/GSP/SMP/CRSP/CHSC preferred
• Certification NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 preferred
• OSHA 510 Certification preferred
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred