Site Safety Manager at Sargent Electric – Hart, Michigan

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) - Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies. Also, Awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors! Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

Position: Site Safety Manager Location: Hart, MI Position Summary: A full-time position to manage the Sargent Electric Company’s health and safety program for our Hart Solar project. This position will require the safety professional to provide site safety training for all employees as well as provide technical and safety support for the project leadership. Ability to develop and enforce a high-quality site safety program and an injury free work environment. Essential Job Functions under general and/or remote supervision: Provide general safety training to all personnel at the site and maintain training records that ensures compliance with OSHA and Department of Labor & Industry as well as all local and customer requirements. Sound knowledge of OSHA 1926 as well as applicable consensus standards such as NFPA 70E and ASTM. Support site leadership after incidents by using proven investigative skills to gather all the facts in a logical and sequential manner. Assist leadership in developing all causal factors for all Near Miss and other incidents. Develop corrective actions for each causal factor utilizing the Hierarchy of Controls. Be the voice for safety during all project planning meetings and provide the site leadership the safety support to make the safe decision. Assist in the development of Job Hazard Analyses and mitigation strategy that will prevent the opportunity for injury. Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and compliance auditing. Provide coaching and mentoring to the site leadership that enables them to correct employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors, and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors. Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the Regional Safety Manager in a constructive manner on need areas for safety improvement and recognition. Meet regularly with the field personnel and assist them in the development of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues. Collaborate with other safety professionals on the overall jobsite to discuss incident and near miss incidents and prevention measures throughout the site. Routinely meet with the Regional Safety Manager to discuss employee behaviors and factors for a safe working environment. Perform weekly toolbox talks with employees. Onboard all new employees and conduct the new hire orientation and training as required. Minimum Job Requirements: Must pass all pre-employment testing, including but not limited to background, clean automobile drivers record, BAC, drug, site security, and others that may be required at the time of employment. Extensive experience in the construction field. Electrical experience preferred but not required. 2+ years of experience in field safety experience or similar role. Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors in both leadership and field personnel. Safety certification, such as CHST and OSHA 30 is desired. Must have a reliable means of transportation, clean drivers record and carry adequate automobile insurance. General work environment The Site Safety Manager will report directly to the Great Lakes Regional Safety Manager. Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings. Environmental conditions will vary. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Other duties as assigned

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