Assistant Safety Manager

Job Title: Assistant Safety Manager

Location: De Soto KS

Reports to: Site Safety Manager / Site Manager / Site Director

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of all personnel at the company job sites. This includes developing implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures in compliance with legal regulations client and company policies to minimize occupational hazards. The Assistant Safety Manager works closely with management and employees to foster a safety-conscious environment.

Essential Functions

Instruct subcontractors to upload necessary safety documents into the system.

Review and approve Job Hazard Analysis with subcontractors before the start of each day

Ensure that all permits are obtained and completed with subcontractors as required (i.e. Hot Work Confined Space Entry)

Facilitate jobsite training sessions for the company and subcontractors employees as needed (i.e. Toolbox Talks etc)

Constantly monitor the jobsite for physical hazards & unsafe behaviors

Give feedback to employees regarding safe & unsafe behaviors.

Inform the company Team Lead of identified risks immediately

Document jobsite hazards & corrective measures as required

Respond to investigate & report job site incidents if/when they occur

Participate in project meetings when invited

Assist in other safety & health related issues as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in health and safety Environmental Health or related field required.

Health and safety certification preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Industrial construction or/and mechanical installation setting as safety officer preferred

Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.

Show attention to detail in all aspects of the job and have creative problem-solving skills.

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safety standards.

Ability to conduct training.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools such as email internet and Microsoft products (e.g. Word Excel Office Outlook).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparing safety guidelines policies incident report daily logs OSHA logs etc.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Working Environment:

Due to daily condition changes on construction projects when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the companys safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

Must be able to work extended hours weekends and possible holidays as directed by Area Manager and project schedule to meet the customers deadlines.