Safety Manager

Join a leading organization at the forefront of delivering essential services and solutions, where innovation meets unwavering commitment to operational excellence and safety. This company is dedicated to fostering environments where every individual can thrive, supported by robust safety protocols and a proactive approach to risk management. As a partner to this forward-thinking enterprise, Aquent is seeking a dedicated professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a world-class safety culture.

**About the Role: Drive Safety Excellence**

Step into a critical leadership position where your expertise will directly safeguard our teams and operations. You will be the driving force behind ensuring the highest standards of safety across diverse field environments and facilities. This isn’t just about compliance; it’s about proactively building a culture where safety is paramount, empowering employees, and directly contributing to the well-being and success of every project. Your strategic vision and hands-on approach will be instrumental in minimizing risks, enhancing performance, and upholding our commitment to an accident-free workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate comprehensive safety activities for a dedicated safety team, ensuring all requirements are met across field and facility operations.
• Conduct thorough safety audits and inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Develop impactful reports and presentations for management, effectively communicating safety performance and strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic and proactive direction on initiatives designed to continuously improve Environmental, Health, and Safety performance by minimizing risks and liabilities.
• Implement all aspects of the company’s safety manual, ensuring consistent compliance among field employees and subcontractors across all locations.
• Oversee and direct programs to guarantee compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Offer expert guidance for departmental processes and activities, including regulatory compliance and accident investigations.
• Provide leadership and recommendations for the design, implementation, and administration of all safety-related initiatives, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Deliver performance coaching and feedback to direct reports and actively participate in annual performance reviews.
• Contribute to the recruitment and hiring process for new safety roles, building a strong and capable team.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or a related discipline (preferred, equivalent work experience is also acceptable).
• 5 years of experience in Safety, including demonstrated lead experience.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety laws and regulations, including standards from relevant safety and environmental agencies.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of standard office software suites and health and safety management systems and platforms.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Training certifications such as 10hr, 30hr, or 40hr.
• Professional certifications like 500, CHST, or ASP.
  
  

—

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

#app