Project-Based Safety Manager
Morgan Corporation · Augusta, Georgia ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Occupational safety
This Safety Manager position will initially support a project in the Augusta, GA area for at least 8 months. Day shift works six 10-hour shifts per week, and night shift works five 12-hour shifts per week. Morgan Corp. projects within the division are geographically spread out, and continued travel to other project locations will be required based on business needs.
We are currently searching for a Project-Based Safety Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading safety initiatives and assisting Project Supervision in ensuring that safe working conditions are provided and maintained for all employees. They will provide technical advice, support, and analysis to help management establish risk controls and processes that promote sustainable safety and health practices.
We are currently searching for a Project-Based Safety Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading safety initiatives and assisting Project Supervision in ensuring that safe working conditions are provided and maintained for all employees. They will provide technical advice, support, and analysis to help management establish risk controls and processes that promote sustainable safety and health practices.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding environmental, health and safety efforts for the assigned job site(s).
- Develop safety orientation and training specific to the assigned job site(s) for Morgan Corp employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Train employees and supervision on best practices to mitigate task hazards for the job site.
- Evaluate safety performance of employees and coach to improve safety performance.
- Train, audit, and assist in environmental and safety efforts.
- Observe job site operations to identify safety concerns/risks and provide corrective actions.
- Investigate safety issues/complaints reports by employees.
- Investigate reports of job site injuries, illnesses, near misses, and other safety incidents. Determine root cause and develop effective corrective actions.
- Guide and mentor field supervision to continuously improve safety performance and knowledge.
- Act as liaison between employees, job sites, and operations for environmental and safety matters.
- Direct and confirm compliance with safety requirements for subcontractor employees.
- Consult, inform, and advise Corporate Safety and Management regarding critical safety developments and occurrences
- In partnership with job site supervision: plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings
- Review and update job site specific safety plans with the project teams
- Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or related field preferred (Work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.)
- 3 + years of progressive safety experience and training.
- Professional EHS certifications appreciated, but not required.
- Experience with behavioral based safety programs a plus.
- Ability to interact with and motivate all levels of project teams.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in one-on-one situations as well as in large groups.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desired.
- Ability to traverse uneven, unpaved terrain on project sites.
- Observant auditor with experience in the construction field, with an emphasis on heavy civil construction preferred.
- Ability to report clearly and concisely on audits, training results, and field performance.
- Have integrity and be honest in all dealings.
- Protects company's value by keeping employees' health information confidential.
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
- Careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and answers to work-related problems.
- Ability to work independently, display initiative, and solve problems with proficiency.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products a plus.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with company match
- PTO, holidays, and paid winter shutdown
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Cell phone allowance