Position Description: TITLE: Safety and Training Manager
DEPARTMENT (S): Wireline (Cable/Fiber)
DIRECT REPORTS: None
REPORTS TO: Director of Safety
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the overall management and direction of company safety programs within their designated site and/or region. This critical role ensures safety is at the forefront of our culture at Squan and works to protect employee health and safety. This field-based position is responsible for traveling to job sites daily, and will lead safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company and minimize OSHA citations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Squans Core Values and safety behaviors.
Support and maintain department risk reduction activities.
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and security regulations (EHS).
Must be able to conduct safety meetings assertively and assist in distributing PPE, safety equipment, and on-site safety forms, i.e. JSAs, SOT forms, and safety truck checklists for all employees
Will conduct safety training for new and existing employees to comply with OSHA and industry regulations.
Must collect, report, and maintain all safety department documents
Investigates serious injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel. Notifies top management of pertinent details.
Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs.
Assists in communicating hazard control information and evaluates the effectiveness of the control.
Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with critical safety and health problems.
Overviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas.
Works with trade and professional organizations to promote goals and objectives in the health and safety area that affect company's business.
Establishes target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Critical thinking skills
Conflict resolution skills
Good analytical skills with the ability to plan, predict, investigate, and find solutions
Strong work ethic, leads by example, and does what it takes to get the job done
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent at relationship building
Ability to communicate with clarity at the frequencies required by management and customers
Daily local travel is required to job sites, with regular out of state travel required
Work independently with minimal supervision
Read and understand utility construction maps, drawings, and diagrams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status.
OSHA 30 Certification required
Five years of professional safety experience in the construction or utility industry.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual in Spanish and English