Safety Manager in Savannah, GA

Graywolf seeks project-based Safety Manager in Rincon, GA (Savannah, GA area)

GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide. With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success. We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent. As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program. We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers.

Summary:

The Site Safety Supervisor/Manager is responsible for managing the on-site field HSE function to create and sustain a productive and safe culture and environment thereby reducing/eliminating occupational injuries, illnesses and financial losses.

Essential Duties:

• Work as a leader in the safety department, functioning under the authority and direction of the Corporate Safety Manager
• Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of the company’s resources, support company philosophy, practice and goals, function as a team player and help to maintain good communication with the Safety Department
• Spend 75% of the time in the field • Assist in writing, organizing and implementing jobsite safety plans
• Review JSA’s and provide feedback to assure continuous improvement
• Work directly with the Site Production Manager and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site-specific safety & environmental plan
• Manage the Graywolf injury management program. Set up a working relationship with a local physician, explaining the Graywolf philosophy of managing accidents
• Coordinate and present safety training to support Graywolf and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation to include: New Hire Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, and other accident prevention programs as appropriate. •
• Attend and participate in weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor’s safety meeting, and PODs.
• Assist in the creation of incident reports and Lessons Learned documents and assuring quality and accuracy.
• Lead incident investigations to identify causal and contributing factors and finally root causes. Assuring corrective actions are identified and reporting progress to completion. • Maintain relations between Graywolf and clients regarding safety matters through effective communication
• Track, compile, and report leading indicator performance through the SMS to the project leadership team and support initiatives to address negative trending
• Coordinate with Regional Manager on overall program, project training needs, injury management, citation management, OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements, and other applicable matters
• Administer drug and alcohol policy on site which includes specimen collection
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
• Create notices of noncompliance for Graywolf employees and subcontractors • Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety program management experience and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers.
• CHST preferred (or ability to obtain within one year of employment)
• BA/BS preferred
• OSHA 30 or higher preferred OSHA 510 500 or ability to obtain within 6mths.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Must be flexible to accommodate work in the office and field
• Must be willing to grow as a public speaker
• Must have a basic knowledge of the 1904 OSHA Recordkeeping standard

Desired Skills or Knowledge

• Enthusiasm to learn
• Must be flexible to accommodate work in the office and field
• Must be willing to grow as a public speaker
• Must be very well-organized and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high rate of accuracy.
• Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in O365 - Sharepoint, Teams, Excel and MS Project

Physical/Site Requirements:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work at heights with fall protection, work from manlifts, baskets, JLG’s etc.
• PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.