What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at NSC?
About Us
We are a leading staffing company providing skilled trades, infrastructure and defense, and light industrial talent across the U.S. Our commitment to safety, compliance, and employee well-being is at the core of our mission. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Manager to join our team and drive our safety culture forward.
Position Summary
The Safety Manager will oversee workplace health and safety for our diverse staffing operations, including skilled trades, construction, infrastructure, defense, and light industrial environments. This role requires expertise in both construction (OSHA 1926) and general industry (OSHA 1910) regulations, the ability to lead proactive safety initiatives, and experience supporting workers’ compensation claims management.
The Safety Manager will work in a hybrid capacity, based primarily in the Midwest (with preference for candidates near Indianapolis), and travel approximately 40% of the time to branch locations, client sites, and safety audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain companywide safety policies, procedures, and training programs in compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and client requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, site inspections, and risk assessments across diverse industries, ensuring proper hazard identification and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide training, coaching, and resources to field employees, branch staff, and clients on general industry and construction safety requirements as well as injury and incident management.
- Support workers’ compensation claims management by partnering with HR, risk, and branch leadership to investigate incidents, track claims, and recommend corrective measures.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative and promote safety accountability between staffing operations and host employers.
- Track and analyze safety performance metrics (e.g., TRIR, incident rates, claims data) to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a safety liaison with clients, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies as needed.
- Collaborate with leadership to strengthen the company’s safety culture and align safety initiatives with business strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Risk Management, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
- 5 years of safety experience in construction, industrial, or staffing industries.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 (General Industry) and OSHA 1926 (Construction) standards.
- Experience with workers’ compensation claims management and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and training skills; ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with safety management systems a plus.
- CSP, ASP, CHST, or other safety certifications preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Hybrid role with flexibility for fieldwork and remote work balance.
