Safety Manager, BPA

Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.

Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.

Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.

Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.

COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT: Health Safety & Environmental

LOCATION: Vancouver WA or Portland OR

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager/Project Executive

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Safety Manager for dedicated support to a multi-project transmission infrastructure program in the Pacific Northwest supporting the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The Safety Manager is responsible for developing implementing and enforcing the program-wide safety program to ensure a safe working environment across all QGS project operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA BPA safety guidelines and any site-specific safety requirements while driving a proactive safety culture throughout the project team.

In this position the Safety Manager will oversee compliance with all contractual safety and health requirements; ensure appropriate safety measures are implemented and followed throughout the duration of the contract; identify and ensure timely and appropriate correction of safety issues related to the work performed; and assign responsibility for a minimum of daily jobsite safety and health inspections during all periods of work activity including subcontracted work. The Safety Manager will lead safety professionals conduct hazard assessments manage incident investigations and serve as the primary safety interface with clients and regulatory agencies across multiple projects within the program.

• Develop implement and maintain the program-specific safety procedures in compliance with OSHA BPA and specific contractual requirements.
• Lead and manage safety professionals including subcontractors ensuring adequate safety coverage during all construction activities.
• Support the design team to ensure BPA safety requirements and safety elements of construction standards are incorporated into design.
• Implement inspection plans track inspector training and qualifications track timing and completion of inspections implement procedures for documentation implement deficiency-tracking systems and maintain follow-up procedures within the safety plan.
• Conduct training inspections and incident investigations.
• Monitor and provide quality assurance of daily job briefings.
• Track and ensure compliance with site safety inspections job hazard analyses and pre-task planning reviews; identify and mitigate hazards proactively.
• Manage incident investigation root cause analysis and corrective action processes; ensure timely reporting per internal and contractual requirements.
• Structure and support the delivery of safety orientations toolbox talks and ongoing training programs to project personnel and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary safety liaison with clients regulatory agencies and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Track analyze and report safety metrics including TRIR DART and near-miss data; present findings and trends to project leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS project and program management objectives.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Engineering Construction Management or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is required by hire date.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 DOE 10 CFR 851 and applicable federal safety regulations.
• Documented training including OSH Act/General Duty Clause 29 CFR 1904 Recordkeeping subparts C D E and F of OSHA; and ability to maintain certifications for the life of the position.
• Experience managing safety programs with projects exceeding $50M.
• Minimum eight (8) years of construction safety management experience with at least five (5) years on high-voltage transmission or utility projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety teams and drive safety culture across diverse workforces.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience on DOE or federal construction projects. Preference for experience with the DOE Power Marketing Administrations (PMA) including Bonneville Power Administration.
• Experience with Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) programs.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred. OSHA 500/510 Trainer certifications a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises Safety Professionals across multiple locations and shifts.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 30%

Overnight required: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time seldom or occasionally; if one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently; if more than two-thirds of the time constantly.

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10-30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities working conditions physical demands and activities mAy change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY SEX (INCLUDING GENDER PREGNANCY SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY) AGE DISABILITY GENETIC INFORMATION VETERAN STATUS AND/OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO) Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.