Safety Manager, Construction

** About Us*
* We are aleading industrial construction firm that specializes in the manufacture and installation of process and utility piping systems as well as custom sheet metal fabrication. Whether for large-scale projects involving heavy machinery or small-scale jobs handling delicate instruments, we have the capabilities to deliver a variety of duct, chute, piping, and structural steel fabrication and installation along with equipment setting and erection.

** Job Summary*
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* Job Title:

Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) (On-Site)*
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* Location:

Newport News, Virginia 23601*
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* Reports to:

Director, Loss Control*
* ** FLSA Status:
Full-Time / Exempt*
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* Work Shift:

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon.

- Fri.*
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* ABOUT US:

** R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm, specializing in the manufacturing and installation of process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, including installation of ducts and chutes, structural steel fabrication and installation, as well as equipment setting and erection.

** SUMMARY*
* The Safety Manager position is an important role for the company.  The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.

+ Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

+ Conducts site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

+ Provides education and training in the discipline of safety related content.

+ Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.

+ Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
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+ Responsible for administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.

+ Ensure record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).

+ Ensure and as needed assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations.

+ Ensure and as needed assists with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.

+ Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.

+ Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.

+ Must be able to meet the background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.

+ Must possess a valid state driver's license and have reliable transportation.

** PREFERRED

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE *
* + Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.

+ 5-10 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.

+ Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP's) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's).

+ OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.

+ Familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.

+ CHST, STS, OSHA 500 all are a plus.

** COMPUTER SKILLS*
* + Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).

+ Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.

** REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES*
* The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

+ Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.

+ Must demonstrate the ability to work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional work load.

+ Must demonstrate professional…