Safety Manager
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!
What We Offer:
+ Employee Ownership: A key component to our company culture is our sense of ownership. As employee owners, every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.
+ Benefits: Our people are our greatest asset. Because of this, Commonwealth offers our qualified employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.
+ Mentorship: We pair new team members with mentors who provide guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience.
+ Career Development: Our people are what make Commonwealth great, and we are committed to your growth. With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
+ Leadership Development: We cultivate future leaders. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.
Position Summary:
The Safety Manager will work to ensure compliance with all safety and environmental procedures to assist in the achievement of ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. Identify, eliminate and control hazardous conditions on a project that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job specific safety standards and best management practices.
Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
+ Assist in implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations including, without limitation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Customer/Site Safety Manual, Company Safety Handbook, MSHA and DOT requirements and all other recognized Safety and Health standards
+ Create and foster a positive safety culture throughout the company
+ Ensure the compliance with all safety rules and procedures by all company employees
+ Advise Corporate Safety Director of safety concerns and potential solutions for abatement
+ Conduct necessary safety training and maintain training records
+ Complete field audits on all projects within your geographical region on a monthly basis at minimum
+ Conduct accident investigations, prepare investigation reports and recommend preventive measures to avoid recurrence for use by Corporate Safety Director and Senior Management
+ Work with medical services personnel to provide and coordinate emergency medical services required for injured employees
+ Assist as needed in insurance claims handling
+ Arrange and organize safety promotion activities
+ Communicate with regulatory agencies such as OSHA and MSHA when necessary and with direction from the Corporate Safety Director
+ Assess new developments in the health and safety field with possible application to company’s operations
+ Keep apprised of developments in local and state safety laws applicable to covered territory likely to affect the company
+ Exemplify, promote and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character and Mastery
+ All other duties as assigned and required
Required Qualifications:
+ Must be able to travel to assigned branches to conduct training, inspect job sites, and/or investigate accidents. May include overnight visits.
+ Must have valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record
+ OSHA instructor certification, CHST or equivalent credential preferred
+ Strong leadership skills
+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
+ Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Superior communication skills; written and verbal
+ Ability to work on a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization
+ Ability to perform without supervision
Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
+ Three to five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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