Safety Manager

Founded in 2020, AMERI-CANS is a fast-growing, veteran-owned enterprise built by Marine Corps veterans who know firsthand the critical importance of field sanitation. Headquartered in Manassas Park, VA the Company’s growth has expanded beyond the DMV area and now includes six states and counting. Our expansion is fueled by a no-nonsense focus on execution, adaptability, and relentless problem solving. We are Mission driven, and our success enables us to support fellow Veterans and Gold Star families in honoring our shared service and their sacrifice.

We are constantly looking for Veterans in pursuit of their post-service ambitions and talented individuals with an unwavering desire to succeed and grow with us.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, the Safety Officer is responsible for re-establishing, re-organizing, expanding and overseeing the core components of AMERI-CANS’ safety program. This role will also serve as the primary liaison between AMERI-CANS and its enterprise clients, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting operational efficiency.

The Safety Officer plays a critical role in reducing workplace risk, supporting incident prevention and investigation, and driving continuous improvement across safety processes. Through collaboration with operations, leadership, and clients, this position helps enhance customer satisfaction and contributes to long-term business retention and growth.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Plans designed for ensuring compliance with contract requirements, governing regulatory authorities and company policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain a project‑specific Quality Control Plan (QCP) that adheres to the project requirements and industry best practices.
• Daily inspections, covering job sites, vehicles, and work areas such as the yard, shop, and the offices
• Act as the primary point of contact for all safety, health, and quality‑related matters, including communication with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients, and their relevant vendor/partner approval and surveillance processes
• Report any safety violation found and ensure any unsafe conditions, equipment, and health hazards are corrected before leaving the location
• Create standardized, business relevant, safety program reporting to inform management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures through inspections, training and evaluations while keeping abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Hold on‑site / off‑site safety training as deemed relevant by industry standards and supportable by operational leaders of the Company
• Inspect equipment, tools and PPE to ensure these are in safe condition. If not, make sure to communicate with respective supervisors
• Identify company‑wide training needs based on violations, near misses and dynamic industry standards
• Executes data‑driven programs and analyses that identify, measure, and monitor risk and safety exposures. Produce recommendations and implement strategies.
• Investigate workplace accidents/incidents and complete accurate reports. Reports will be written and must have photographs, surveillance footage, witness statements, etc. as available and appropriate to the particular instance
• Maintain internal safety records and documentation, including OSHA‑related logs as directed.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures
• Will resolve any problem areas and provide suggestions for corrections of safety problems.
• Provide guidance with internal tracking of safety metrics and trends.
• Engage in frequent communication and coordination between internal staff, Human Resources, Operations, Insurance Carriers
• Leads preparation and participation in compliance audits; ensures ongoing compliance with processes, policies, recordkeeping, reporting, etc.
• Efficiently and effectively coordinates multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• Responsible for programs and outcomes
• May perform other duties as assigned