What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Bilfinger North America?
Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000 employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.
At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!
Safety Manager
Bilfinger Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager at our location in Kansas City, KS. Join a team where integrity, quality, and the seamless integration of skills are the working standard.
Responsibilities
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our global job portal only using the "apply now" button
At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!
Safety Manager
Bilfinger Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager at our location in Kansas City, KS. Join a team where integrity, quality, and the seamless integration of skills are the working standard.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative HSEQ programs and strategies.
- Supervise and administer safety activities.
- Coordinate and maintain and update all documents relating to safety and accident prevention including the safety manual, drug testing & background check program, and training documents.
- Maintain health and safety records of all employees to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Actively manage and coordinate all workers' compensation claims including the Return-to-Work program.
- Participate and provide input on the prequalification of new sub-contractors.
- Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program.
- Conduct unscheduled and scheduled inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Conduct employee and contractor safety orientation and trainings.
- Conduct incident investigations identifying root causes and executing sustainable corrective actions.
- Monitor company and contractor safety performance.
- Conduct toolbox talks, project audits and safety inspections.
- Review and provide input on construction work plans with project managers.
- Support our clients desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted HSEQ assessments.
- Provide coaching and support to construction field operations.
- Work with various project teams to effectively implement assignments.
- Minimum 10 years with safety experience in an industrial construction setting. Experience as a safety professional with a demonstrated progression of management responsibility is preferred.
- The ideal candidate would possess a B.S. in Safety, Occupational Health, or HSEQ
- Experience in excavation, lifting and rigging, crane operations, demolition, confined space, working at height, steel erection, scaffold and other construction processes
- Experience with work permitting process
- Skills: Strong management and organizational skills are required. Broad-based background in multiple phases of construction. Business acumen, conflict resolution, and coaching ability are a must. Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner. Effective communication skills, with strong technical writing skills. The ability to speak in front of large groups. Proven leadership skills in motivating and mentoring all levels of employees. Proficient computer skills including use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Requires the ability to walk extensively, climb stairs, and ladders or scaffolds throughout diverse work environments as required by business demands.
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our global job portal only using the "apply now" button