Safety Area Manager; Coppell​/San Antonio, TX

Overview

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.

-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies:
Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Safety Area Manager in Coppell or San Antonio, TX area.

• Be able to lead indicator reporting and risk analysis.
• Examine project settings from both the work being performed and the client's operations and processes (equipment used, products, and by-products).
• Manage preconstruction and bid selection safety process.
• Develop and review project JHA, and safety execution plans for subcontractor selection and compliance.
• Gather information necessary to identify possible exposures and effects to any existing hazards associated with the project and its operations.
• Devise methods (strategies) and make recommendations for eliminating/controlling hazard exposures.
• Interpret and disseminate hazard exposures.
• Develop, prepare, and conduct training as needed to inform employees of proper working methods, controls, and personal protective equipment needed for specific work task.
• Evaluate, create, and present findings of non-compliance with the current HCSS program.
• Create, develop, and present safety-training programs as assigned to include specialized, re-certification, new hire orientation, and procedural sessions.
• Ensure all training records are well documented and properly filed.
• Monitor the effectiveness of all training information.
• Attend training sessions as needed to improve professional skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the work habits and conditions of all jobs routinely.
• Develop reports or perform administrative functions as requested or instructed.
• Interact with field personnel, supervision, and management to disseminate safety information.
• Conduct and/or attend incident investigations when required.
• Generate, create, and distribute all reports correctly and within given time frames.
• Coordinate and lead project site safety meetings.
• Conduct daily site assessments of work areas.
• Assist in pre-job activities as needed to assure safety compliance.
• Provide medical treatment at the level of care as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions to management as needed.
• Assist with the issuance, exchange, inventory, and stocking of safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Assist in emergencies involving the directing and accounting of personnel in the event of an emergency.
• Manage incident occurrence: i.e., Workers Comp., injuries, accidents, etc.
• Establish treatment centers at project locations in case of medical needs.
• Create and conduct periodical training programs as needed.
• Liaison to owner representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in safety management.
• CHST, CSHO or ASP, CSP certification required.
• CMAR and preconstruction experience preferred.
• Experience with asphalt laydown operations and asphalt plant operations preferred.
• Good organizer, meticulous, and good public speaker at ease moderating large groups.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint software is required.
• Bilingual highly desirable.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management within construction or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor a team of 1-2 safety professionals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective public speaking skills, including leading safety training and incident investigations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

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