Our client is searching for a Safety Manager that can drive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) strategy across all company entities and affiliated operations to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state/local regulations. The role blends daily field engagement with continuous improvement of company-wide safety systems, training, and compliance procedures—translating leading indicators into executive action.
Job Functions
Field Safety Leadership (25%)
- Spend most of the time in the field—job sites, shops, and service calls—observing work practices, identifying risks, and reinforcing safe behaviors. Conduct daily safety walks, inspections, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs) with foremen, technicians, and project teams. Ensure pre-task planning is completed for high-risk activities (rigging, lifts, energized work, confined space). Provide immediate coaching to maintain a “safety-first, production-second” culture.
Safety Program Development & Implementation (20%)
- Develop and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS), SOPs, and field controls specific to State Mechanical Services’ HVAC/mechanical operations, including fall protection, rigging, LOTO, confined space, and refrigerant handling. Maintain a practical Safety Manual and Field Handbook built for real job-site conditions.
Training, Competency & Field Coaching (15%)
- Deliver hands-on field training (ladder safety, PPE, equipment operation, lift certification) and lead new-hire safety orientations tailored to SMS job hazards. Coach supervisors on toolbox talks and safety leadership. Maintain training matrices, qualification records, and fit-testing documentation.
Incident Prevention, Response & Investigation (15%)
- Respond immediately to incidents and near misses. Lead structured root-cause investigations, issue corrective/preventive actions, and verify closure. Facilitate post-incident debriefs to translate lessons learned into preventive action.
Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Stakeholder Interface (15%)
- Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, and customer-specific requirements. Maintain SDSs, safety logs, inspection documentation, and training records. Interface with GCs, clients, and insurers to meet safety documentation and job-site expectations.
Risk & Claims Management (5%)
- Partner with HR/Finance on workers' compensation reporting, TPA coordination, loss-run review, and return-to-work protocols.
Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement (5%)
- Build dashboards for leading/lagging indicators (near misses, TRIR, DART, audits). Provide quarterly updates to the VP of Operations and leadership. Pilot mobile inspection tools and simple tech to streamline reporting.
Requirements
- HVAC/Mechanical Construction Safety Application: Strong grasp of hazards in HVAC installations, sheet metal, piping, electrical/mechanical interfaces, and service work.
- Regulatory Mastery: Working command of OSHA 1910/1926; familiarity with EPA (refrigerants) and DOT/FMCSA program basics.
- Investigation & CAPA: Demonstrated root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
- Training & Influence: Clear, confident field presence; ability to coach techs, foremen, PMs, and executives; strong toolbox-talk facilitation.
- Data & Systems: Proficiency with EHS metrics and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets; comfortable with mobile inspection/reporting tools; crisp executive reporting.
- Experience in union and non-union environments; crane/rigging oversight.
- Credentials such as OSHA 30 (Construction/General Industry), OSHA 510/511, CHST/CSP/ASP/CIH; First Aid/CPR current.
Qualifications
Minimum – must meet ONE of the following paths:
- Part A: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety + 3 years of full-time construction safety experience.
- Path B: Board-certified safety credential from a nationally recognized organization (CSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST) + 5 years of full-time construction safety experience.
- Path C: OSHA 500 certification + 6 years of full-time construction safety experience.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license; ability to perform site visits (stand/walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, wear PPE, lift up to 30 lbs).
- OSHA 30 (Construction) and First Aid/CPR preferred on hire; if not held, ability to obtain within 60–90 days.
- Technical background in HVAC or mechanical construction strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success rolling out safety programs across multiple sites/service operations.
