Safety Manager

Do you have a passion for safety? Are you looking for a role that does not travel? Seeking a stable industry / company?

Jurgensen, headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an experienced Safety Manager. 

Major responsibilities include oversight of loss prevention and risk management, MSHA, OSHA, DOT compliance, job-site audits, injury / incident investigations, new hire safety orientations, continuous safety training and program implementation, worker’s compensation, general liability insurance claims and representing the company at various state and local organizations. 

We are a growing diverse organization which is the preferred supplier of asphalt pavement, aggregate products and construction services to public agencies and private companies throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive and support Safety Culture to enforce Safety Policies and Procedures to accomplish goals and objectives while providing a safe work environment (15%).
• Continually provides Safety Learning and Development to all stakeholders to provide the knowledge and insights to safely perform their tasks (20%).
• Completes Audits and Investigations provides data/reporting to capture data, identify root cause, manage risk and ensure compliance (25%).
• Manages claims and facilitates the life-cycle of claims to control cost, minimize risk and maintain organization’s reputation (15%). 
• Qualifies and supports Subs and Customer to ensure compliance, provide safe work environments and to make sure safety resources are applied appropriately (5%).

Note:  Twenty percent of time is reserved for ancillary activities, interruptions and unplanned events. 

Safety Coordinator Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Visit project /location sites and prepare reports, to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Motivate employees to maintain high levels of participation.
• Evaluate the organization’s Health and Safety Program to maintain current/changes to the federal and state regulations. 
• Conduct a formal investigation on all work related incidents
• Work closely with Project Owners, PM’s, Superintendents, and sub-contractors to ensure implementation of safety policies 
• Develop and provide technical and administrative direction on all safety and health policies and programs.
• Educate and train employees on health and safety related issues
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of the position and the construction industry.
• Conduct safety training and orientations to ensure proper education and knowledge is provided to our employees.
• Coordinate with the Human Resources Manager regarding all Workers Compensation issues and claims. Accident investigation.
• Conduct Safety Orientations for all employees on the project.
• Review all accidents that occur on the project site – follow up the review with analysis of accident causes, how to prevent such accidents. As well as recommending disciplinary actions necessary.
• Order non-standard or specialized safety equipment needed on the project.
• Identify hazards/potential hazards on the project and work with the Safety Manager and other individuals to eliminate hazards/potential hazards.
• Other safety-related duties as may be assigned by the project by the project superintendent, project manager and/or Safety Manager of the company.

Education:

• 1-3 years of Construction or Aggregate related safety and health experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field is preferred.
• Safety certifications are preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to various corporate locations and project sites.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking required throughout a work shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl occasionally.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.
• Position requires acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
• Must be able to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height.
• Must have the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces.
   

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP