Safety Manager

What we are looking for:

The Safety Professional at Aldridge Electric, Inc. (AE) serves in a dual role; where the initial objective is to operate in a consultative capacity, by providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. In addition, along with management, the Safety Professional at AE is expected to be a “hands on” partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs specifically to develop a safety culture supporting the goal and daily mission of Incident and Injury Free (“Nobody Gets Hurt”) in the course of any work performed by AE.

Your role at Aldridge will be to champion the Incident & Injury Free culture. Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. Drive the communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

What you’ll do:

Duties including:

• Promote and be a steward of our organizations Incident and Injury Free (IIF), and Core Values
• Provide Operations Management with effective safety coaching, counseling and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers and the public
• Assist Talent Management in ensuring specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work as it relates to transportation operations management
• Act as a “safety” motivator for management and employees’ alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture Aldridge
• Provide “safety” subject matter expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented in the course of delivering work at Aldridge
• Review each Subcontractor’s Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements
• Review and conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the Aldridge Safety Management System
• Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process
• Participate, facilitate and review all Root Cause Analysis done in accordance with the Aldridge Incident Investigation Policy and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field
• Support Project Teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meeting’s and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution
• Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance
• Ensure that any training needed is proactively identified and scheduled. Be sure that tool box talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work
• Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized and filed at the jobsite
• Travel to multiple projects throughout your respected Region to provide support to Operations
• Implement Safety Systems and Processes for new project start up’s

Who you are:

We are pursuing experienced professionals with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g. OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four-year college or university; and/or;
• A minimum of 3-5 years direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines
• Must hold a Professional Certificate (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST & CUSP)
• Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• People-oriented personality and aptitude to “sell” safety programs to field personnel
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal, and OSHA requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and the ability to effectively communicate solutions
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and experience in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (i.e., Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel)
• Able to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at our nation’s airports, transportation systems and utility grid systems

Who we are:

Aldridge, a family owned company, is one of the largest specialty contractors in the US, dealing in the power and transportation markets. We have built a reputation as a trusted source in the construction industry, with 70 years in business, 1,300 employees, and offices and job sites nationwide. Our continued success is attributed to our commitment to quality, attention to project planning, and dedication to an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Aldridge’s mission is to build and strengthen America’s infrastructure, and that starts with building the strongest team. We have sustained significant growth and foresee that continuing for years to come. Our ability to execute difficult projects is made possible by engaging passionate, forward thinking, and innovative people.

What we offer:

At Aldridge, you will be a valued member of our workforce and receive:

• 401K plan with matching contributions
• Competitive Salaries
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Wellness Programs
• Life and Disability Insurance

Aldridge cares about our team members and the communities in which they live. We are proud to support and participate in:

• JDRF
• Bridges to Prosperity
• Bucks for Burn
• Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge
• Feed My Starving Children
• Greenhouse Scholars

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.