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Safety & Health Manager

2 months ago

Baton Rouge, United States Forgen Full time

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

Location: Various Projects, as assigned

Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time

Manager Position: Yes

Reports To: Director of Safety and Health or designee

Travel: Up to 75%

Summary of Functions

The Forgen Safety Manager leads the implementation and administration of the Forgen Safety and Health Program. Primary responsibility is to support selected projects across the company, including high-profile and/or high-demand projects where superior safety and health performance is critical. This role is fully engaged in Forgen's Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Commitment Journey and conducts and coordinates project audits, develops project Health and Safety plans (HASPs), supervises, and supports Safety and Health Supervisors/Technicians on their projects, conducts training, and facilitates incident investigations. Responsible for communicating information, leading, coaching, and training all levels of employees in safety and health compliance, policies, and best practices. The Safety Manager conducts air sampling and monitoring, completes/reviews permits, executes related duties as required by the environment and contract, develops consistent best practices and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
* Lead, Manage and be Accountable (LMA) for their direct reports.
* Perform the roles and responsibilities for Safety Manager as listed on the Accountability Chart.
* Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
* Provide Safety and Health support to the project teams that is effective and suitable to achieve Forgen objectives.
* Assist the Regional Safety and Health Manager with the development and administration of programs and policies that advance Forgen's commitment to Incident and Injury Free and safety compliance efforts.
* Identify safety training opportunities and program gaps and develop plans to meet such needs, in accordance with federal, state, and local agencies.
* Create and implement effective safety and health policies as needed to strengthen existing policies and cover gaps and deficiencies as they are discovered.
* Deliver training, mentoring, and coaching to project teams and the Safety and Health team in required and proactive subjects and skills.
* Work closely with project Operations teams to develop practices that support safety and health initiatives.
* Engage proactively with all project managers and supervisors to help them understand and follow safety practices.
* Evaluate all field operations, including emergency response procedures, for improvement in safety and health and risk control effectiveness.
* Provide statistical data and safety and health performance narratives to leadership.
* Provide regular, reliable data for the purposes of monitoring Safety and Health performance.
* Help create, improve, and comply with project Health and Safety Plan (HASP).
* Ensure that Forgen Safety and Health requirements are widely and consistently understood and implemented.
* Apply hazard identification and risk assessment processes at project sites and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures are taking place to reduce the risks to ALARP.
* Participate in the development and review process of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
* Ensure all Safety Observations, inspections, training data, project specific information and incident reports are entered in Safety Mojo.
* Promote Safety and Health awareness through conducting new hire orientation, safety training and participating in Incident and Injury Free (IIF) campaigns.
* Conduct effective investigation of incidents and near misses, develop final reports and follow up corrective actions.
* Participate fully and openly in all compliance assurance audits, inspections and project meetings.
* Serve as a liaison between Forgen and client representatives.
* Perform and document inspections i.e., fire extinguisher, portable ladder, body harness etc.
* Review project schedules on a weekly basis and communicate with the direct line of reporting about conditions and safety and health concerns about their project.
* Perform air sampling, monitoring, data logging, calibrating instruments and basic IH tasks.
* Follow up the certification, training, medical screening etc. expiration dates of project employees and schedule/advise in advance accordingly.
* Identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, order and issue PPE as required, and maintain adequate supplies to support Operations.
* Identify third party training needs and notify Project team as well as the direct line of reporting.
* Develop safety and health related training packages and ensure project personnel are trained as per the Training Matrix.
* Ensure Project Health and Safety Plan (HASP) aligns with client requirements.
* Evaluate and setup Occupational Clinics at respective project locations.
* Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Experience/Education

* Bachelors or advanced degree in a safety, engineering, construction or a related discipline.
* BCSP designation (e.g., CSP, CHST, STS)
* A minimum of five plus years of experience managing safety programs in civil, environmental, or general construction companies or similar high-end safety program backgrounds, including oil refining and mining.
* Experience managing large-scale industrial construction projects ($100M+).
* Experience managing a team of five or more safety professionals.
* Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.
* The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
* 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
* Competent Person Safety Training
* 8-Hour Supervisory Training
* OSHA 500 Certification
* First Aid and CPR
* MSHA related courses



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
* Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues.
* Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
* Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.
* Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.
* Commitment to a safe work environment by understanding basic behavior-based safety programs and enforce company's safety policies.
* Demonstrated ability to successfully influence outcomes and deliver results; strong communicator/collaborator across all levels.
* Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks.
* Ability to lead, mentor, train, and develop a high-performing team.
* Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
* Capacity to handle pressure and make correct decisions under duress.
* Be a team player and integrate into the project team as an equal and valuable member.
* Ability to understand and be knowledgeable of project contract documents and requirements.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

* Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is important.
* Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is also essential.
* Sitting for extended period is common.
* No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally may be required.
* Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines.
* Good reasoning ability and decision-making is important.
* Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

Primarily an office position. At time site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various location around the country as needed. The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with site visits.

* Be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
* When on project sites or if performing some types of work activity wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

Work Environment

The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting and occasionally outdoors at construction sites.

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

* Job Site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust and fumes.
* Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
* Uneven ground.

Perks and Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement plan, employer paid short-term disability, accident insurance, and more. We also reward our employees' hard work with bonuses, vacation, and paid holidays. We believe in a flexible work environment work model for most non-craft positions. As an added bonus, we also offer an awards program, education assistance program, and a robust wellness program.

DEI Statement

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Forgen, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles here at Forgen, and Forgen is committed to hiring the best candidates for all positions.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

It is the policy of Forgen to fill every position without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age 40 and over, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable law. Forgen is an equal opportunity employer, and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including managers, supervisors and co-workers.

Forgen does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: Agency Request for Authorization - Perform Search

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