Safety Manager

Ragnar Benson a MasTec company is hiring for a Safety Manager to support our project in Syracuse NY. The Safety Manager will be responsible for the oversight of Health & Safety on the project site as well as to address all of those issues and immediate report to the Company Safety Director.

Preference will be given to local candidates but we will consider candidates willing to travel. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses while traveling.

Company Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail intermodal facilities and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry we offer various delivery models including general contracting construction management preconstruction and design-build addition we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities classification yards mechanical repair facilities fueling facilities automobile marshaling terminals and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation safety and environmentally-responsible construction Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service.

Ragnar Benson Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across our renewables industrial infrastructure and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record ENR: #1 in Power #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors #13 Transportation Contractor).

• Will have primary responsibility for implementing the safety health fire prevention and first aid programs for a specific job/project; or may be assigned to a project for performance of duties as directed by the Risk Manager or Safety Director.
• Conduct daily surveys of Ragnar Benson Construction and contractor/subcontractor operations to ensure compliance with OSHA and state safety standards and regulations. Identify safety defects and initiate corrective action.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards and regulations; maintain current knowledge of all applicable state or other governmental safety and health standards and regulations; ascertain that all safety personnel are appropriately knowledgeable; coordinate application and administration of such requirements at the project site.
• Maintain working relationship with project supervisors and contractors/subcontractors client personnel insurance carrier representatives local media services community fire departments OSHA and state safety agencies.
• Recommend cessation of work in unsafe areas for action by job supervision; in imminent danger situations may stop work on own volition; stipulate necessary compliance to permit resumption of such work.
• Conduct accident investigations; analyze causes and formulate recommendations for corrective preventative action.
• Prepare injury reports; maintain required records; provide adequate documentation on safety inspections and occupational health monitoring activities.
• Conduct supervisory safety meetings; participate in weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
  Prepare job safety topics and subject material for toolbox safety meetings; review and audit such meetings to ensure effectiveness.
• Conduct and/or supervise safety orientation of new hires.
• Keep Corporate Safety Director advised in a timely manner of project safety program progress or unresolved safety issues.

• Bachelors degree in construction safety or occupational safety
• 5 years demonstrated experience in railroad and/or transit industry

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Minimum 5 years implementing safety programs for commuter and/or freight rail infrastructure projects
• Certified Safety Professional or Construction Health and Safety Technician designation
• Valid OSHA 30 card
• Experience with the FRA NIOSH OSHA and Uniform Fire and Building Codes
• Prior experience with fall protection programs for railroad bridge work
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Proven management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel Word Outlook and Teams

Whats in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation -$100000 - $120000/ year but commensurate with experience
• Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse domestic partner and children
• Diabetes Management Telehealth Coverage Prescription Drug Plan Pet Insurance Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance accident critical illness hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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