McKenney's

Builds heating, cooling and plumbing systems

Fab Shop Safety Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of applied safety management experience in the manufacturing or fabrication industry.
Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Department of Transportation.
OSHA 501 training credentials or equivalent are required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is preferred rather than required.
A strong understanding of safety regulations, codes, and standards is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and compliant working environment within the metal fabrication shop and enact safety protocols for fabrication shops through guidance and support of operations.
Evaluate, develop, plan, direct, train, and implement safety initiatives throughout onsite and offsite fabrication shops to continuously improve safety processes for fabrication operations.
Implement and evolve comprehensive safety policies and procedures specific to fabrication operations.
Assist Shop Superintendents in evaluating safety risks for existing and new tools and equipment; partner with them to ensure proper machine guarding, tool use, standard operating procedures, and equipment training.
Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment, machinery, tools, and work areas to identify potential hazards.
Conduct root cause analysis reports on fabrication shop incidents and near misses, and ensure follow-up corrective actions are completed to help prevent recurrence.
Walk each fabrication shop, warehouse, and yard at least once a week; document at-risk behaviors using a Field Visit Report; review observations and work with shop superintendents to implement risk-reduction changes.
Maintain a visible presence in the shop, engage with employees, answer questions, and address safety concerns.
Assist with the management and completion of weekly 5S audits.
Coordinate weekly inspections with the Logistics Team of trailers, flatbeds, stake-body units, and duct trailers, focusing on load securement practices.
Complete and document monthly inspections of rigging equipment and practices used in the warehouse and yard.
Review near-miss reports from fabrication shops and warehouses within 24 hours of submission; grade their quality and follow up with shop superintendents on corrective actions.
Coordinate and conduct monthly safety training for fabrication shops and warehouses.
Support superintendents with risk-elimination card reviews, incentive programs, safety lunches, My Good Ideas, and other initiatives.
Serve as a technical advisor to fabrication shops and Logistics operations by researching and supporting responses to emerging safety risks.
Support OSHA compliance and recordkeeping for campus operations in conjunction with the Corporate Safety Director.
Plan and facilitate implementation of safety policies and procedures complying with local, state, and OSHA rules and regulations for campus operations.
Coordinate and help administer fabrication shop and warehouse programs, including hoisting and rigging, ergonomics, fire prevention, robbery and theft security, safe chemical handling, personal protective equipment, general electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding, scaffolding, and confined space.
Research operational, National Fire Protection Association, OSHA, Department of Transportation, and other technical issues requiring similar analysis.
Support continued development of fleet safety practices and participate actively in the Fleet Focus Group.
Notify the Corporate Safety Director and assigned campus leaders about situations that are immediately dangerous to employees' life and health or involve recurring life-threatening behaviors or conditions.
Train employees in proper safety practices, emergency procedures, and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain safety records, including incident reports, training documentation, and safety-related statistics.
Organize safety meetings and workshops to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement.
Stay current with industry best practices and emerging safety trends and integrate them into shop safety programs.
Collaborate with external safety agencies during audits and inspections to ensure shop compliance.
Provide guidance and recommendations on proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Desired Qualifications

Specific mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus.
Additional training credentials are preferred.
Working toward professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Associate in Risk Management, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, or Certified Industrial Hygienist is a plus.

The Fab Shop Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant working environment within the metal fabrication shop. You are responsible for enacting the safety protocols for McKenney’s fabrication shops through guidance and support of McKenney’s operations to help minimize the potential for employee injury, property damage and third-party liabilities resulting from incidents.

Key expectations for the position include evaluating, developing, planning, directing, training, and implementing safety initiatives throughout McKenney’s onsite and offsite fabrication shops. It is expected that these initiatives will result in continuous improvement of McKenney’s Safety process with respects to fabrication operations. This role requires an individual who can collaboratively work with Logistics and Field Operations leaders and help influence business partners to support our vision of achieving a Zero Incident Culture.

Essential Functions

Implement and evolve comprehensive safety policies and procedures specific to all McKenney's fabrication operations.
Assist Shop Superintendents with evaluating safety risks for existing and new tools/equipment. Partner with shop superintendents to ensure the proper machine guarding and tool use, SOPs, and training is completed on equipment.
Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment, machinery, tools, and work areas to identify potential hazards.
Conduct root cause analysis reports on all fabrication shop incidents and near misses, ensuring follow-up corrective actions have been taken to help prevent recurrence.
Walk each fabrication shop, warehouse, and yard at least once/a week and generate a list of at-risk behaviors using a Field Visit Report. Review at-risk observation findings and work with shop superintendents to ensure risk reduction changes have been implemented.
Maintain a visible presence in the shop, actively engaging with employees to answer questions and address safety concerns.
Provide assistance in the management and completion of Weekly 5S Audits.
Coordinate with the Logistics Team weekly inspections of trailers, flatbeds, stake body units, and duct trailers with respect to load securement practices.
Complete and document monthly inspections on rigging equipment and practices employed by the warehouse and in the yard.
Review near-miss reporting submitted from all fabrication shops and warehouses within 24 hours of submission. The grade for quality and follow-up with the shop superintendent on corrective actions.
Coordinate and conduct monthly shop safety training with all fabrication shops and warehouses.
Provide support to superintendents on risk elimination card reviews, incentive programs, safety lunches, "My Good Ideas", and other initiatives.
Serve as a technical advisor for fabrication shops and Logistics operations by providing research and support on emerging safety risks.
Provide support in managing all OSHA compliance and record keeping in conjunction with the Corporate Safety Director for the campus operations.
Plan and facilitate the implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and OSHA rules and regulations for campus operations.
Coordinate and help administrate effective fabrication shops and warehouse programs will include, but are not limited to hoisting & rigging, ergonomics, fire prevention, robbery/theft security, safe handling of
chemicals, personal protective equipment, general electrical safety, lock-out tag-out, fall protection, machine guarding, scaffolding, confined space, fall protection, etc.
Conduct research for operations, NFPA, OSHA, DOT issues, or any other technical subject requiring similar analysis.
Provide support in the continued development of McKenney’s fleet safety practices. Become an active and influential member of McKenney’s Fleet Focus Group.
Notify the Corporate Safety Director and assigned campus leaders of situations that are immediately dangerous to the life and health of employees (or are recurring life-threating behaviors/conditions).
Train employees on proper safety practices, emergency procedures, and the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain safety records, including incident reports, training documentation, and safety-related statistics.
Organize safety meetings and workshops to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging safety trends, integrating them into the shop’s safety programs.
Collaborate with external safety agencies during audits and inspections, ensuring the shop’s compliance.
Provide guidance and recommendations for the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Work Environment
This job is based McKenney’s office (Atlanta) and will include work at jobsites and offsite locations (e.g. general contractor’s offices, conferences, etc.). Limited/occasional weekend work may be required based on demands from the Profit Center/Department.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 5 years in applied safety management functions in the manufacturing/fabrication industry. Specific mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus.
Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, and DOT
OSHA 501 (or equivalent) minimum training credentials – additional training credentials preferred.
Work towards any professional certifications such as CSP, ARM, OHST, or CIH a plus
Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook
A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Strong understanding of safety regulations, codes, and standards.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

About the Company

McKenney's

Builds heating, cooling and plumbing systems

McKenney's designs, installs and maintains heating, cooling and plumbing systems for commercial buildings across the southeastern United States. Its work spans building construction and occupied facilities, with systems used in hospitals, offices, schools and industrial plants. The company combines engineering with field installation and commissioning, the process of testing that equipment operates as designed before it is handed over. Customers hire it for construction projects, equipment upgrades and service work, while its automation team connects building controls so owners can monitor operations and energy use. Founded in 1948, McKenney's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1948

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