Safety Manager

Overview

The Safety Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the MIC Safety Program demonstrating management skills and the ability to manage all aspects of a project safety program. May be the lead safety manager on a project and will report directly to the EHS Sr. Leadership or a Group/Senior Safety Manager. Will demonstrate skills of a Safety Manager, with progressively increasing responsibility and authority.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise.

Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. 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 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safety:
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the safety program on complex construction projects
  • Conduct workplace safety checks to identify safety infractions and initiate Stop Work Authority when necessary
  • Give direction and guidance to onsite construction staff on corrective action for safety infractions to eliminate hazards and mitigate future risk.
  • Provide Safety Leadership creating enthusiasm and participation among management and craft workers, resulting in excellent safety performance
  • Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required and monitor results for presentation to site management
  • Chair or assist in site safety committee meeting and R4 meetings, review R4 documents and present info to management
  • Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor’s safety meeting, and daily Gang box meetings Communicate between MIC and client management regarding safety matters
  • Input and review incident reports
  • Monitor all site safety reports and maintain site bulletin board for postings.
  • Track, compile and present leading indicator statistics to the project leadership team
  • Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
  • Administer drug and alcohol testing on site
  • Spend 60% of time in the field on job sites. If unable, communicate this to the Senior Environmental Safety & Health Manager
• Compliance:
  • Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary steps to consult and guide site management in corrective action to eliminate or minimize them. Document actions on daily activity report
  • Implement the Zero Injury System of safety excellence on the projects
  • Understand and implement safety policies and procedures
  • Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance
  • Implement the company environmental program and perform weekly inspections as required
  • Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance
  • Lead site inspections and testing as necessary and compile DFR in timely fashion
  • Review safety program documentation, record keeping, document posting, trenching and scaffold permitting and regulatory compliance documentation
  • Participate in planning and implementing a Hazard Communication Program in compliance with federal, state, and MIC policies, including a hazardous materials list, MSDS file, container labeling, employee training, and subcontractor communications
  • Present safety emphasis to site employees as identified
  • Participate in and lead emergency responses
  • Maintain Site Metrics and share with site and corporate management
• Planning:
  • Partner with management in writing, organizing and implementing the job site safety plans
  • Work directly with Project Manager and management team to develop, implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan
  • Work with Safety Department on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements and other applicable matters
  • Oversee the MIC injury management program, set up a working relationship with a local physician, explaining the MIC philosophy of managing accidents and provide for basic first aid
• Training:
  • Coordinate and present safety training to support MIC and client requirements. Topics may include Planning, Documentation, New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, etc.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1 year of construction safety management experience and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers
• A high school diploma or GED is required
• CHST preferred and will be encouraged

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Functional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
• Communication and report writing
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and training experience
• Work towards Professional certification (CHST, CMSP, etc.)
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $95,000 - $110,000 / year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 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

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 [email protected]. 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 Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, 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 MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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