About This Role
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<p><strong>Overview</strong></p>
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<p>The Safety Manager is responsible for both the administration and guidance of management on Corporate/Client safety, health, and environmental programs on the site level. Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA, EPA and company policies and procedures. </p>
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<p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p>
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<p>*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.</p>
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<li>Conduct surveys, audits, investigations, and gather information and data as required. </li>
<li>Initiate and maintain safety awareness programs and also foster such programs to improve awareness.</li>
<li>Develop programs that will address inadequacies in the safety and health program. </li>
<li>Maintain records, reports, and documents that may be required to meet corporate and/or regulatory requirements. </li>
<li>Analyze safety problems and recommend solutions. </li>
<li>Perform routine inspections, monitoring, and analysis of work area. </li>
<li>Assist in evaluating personnel for competency prior to designation as “Competent Persons.”</li>
<li>Teach specific classes within their experience and qualifications such as Cajun Qualified Driver Training, Spotter Flagger Training, etc. </li>
<li>Assist in escorting personnel to the company physician for evaluation.</li>
<li>Set and review health and safety guidelines in order to minimize accidents and injuries.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Physical:</strong> While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p>
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<li>Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.</li>
<li>Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.</li>
<li>Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.</li>
<li>Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.</li>
<li>Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.</li>
<li>Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.</li>
<li>Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.</li>
<li>Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.</li>
<li>Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.</li>
<li>Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.</li>
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<p> <strong>Mental:</strong> While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p>
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<li>Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.</li>
<li>Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.</li>
<li>Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.</li>
<li>Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.</li>
<li>Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.</li>
<li>Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.</li>
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