Traveling Safety Manager

Traveling Safety Manager Thompson Construction Group, Inc. - 3.7 Savannah, GA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Excel Basic math OSHA 30 Climbing Productivity software Respiratory protection Full Job Description Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States. Position Description Thompson Construction is actively seeking experienced Safety Managers to support a variety of exciting projects across the region. This role is ideal for professionals who are open to travel , with opportunities to work on diverse job sites and make a meaningful impact. As a Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Thompson's safety programs not only meet but exceed OSHA, state, and federal regulations. You'll be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and risks, while promoting a culture of safety across all teams. Job Responsibilities Observe job performance and search for any possible site hazards to ensure that the company complies with all regulatory guidelines (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) and provide direction to management and employees for immediate actions if we are out of compliance. Identify conditions which could produce accidents and communicate to operation management so that conditions can be eliminated. Also communicate this information to peer Safety Managers so that information is shared between areas. Conduct post-accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent accident from reoccurring. Assist operation management on accident documentation. Communicate with injured employee and accompany the employee to initial and follow-up medical treatment to ensure that employee is taken care of and the physician understands employee's duties and explanation of our light duty policy. Plan, implement and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths and financial losses. Assist in development of Corporate and Division Standard Operating Procedures, policies and procedures for safety. Maintain data for various safety statistics such as first aids, recordables; graph and trend by type and area, etc. Enter data in to audit system. Review data for trends. Conduct training on safety, new employee orientation, as required. Visit each established work site at least once a week to conduct audits (goal of 25 per month) following the TCG audit sheet as well as identifying any hazards or abating any unsafe behaviors or conditions in the work area. Visually inspect Thompson vehicles/equipment for damage and road worthiness. Assist in pre-job/shutdown planning when possible with the Project Manager Make personal contact with the working crews to build relationships, address concerns and identify improvement opportunities. Visit customer contacts and medical facilities to maintain a strong, professional relationship Attend customer sponsored / mandated safety meetings. Counsel/coach employee when policy infractions are noted and inform appropriate supervision for additional counseling and possible disciplinary actions. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field. Computer skills in Microsoft Office-Office, Excel, and PowerPoint are required. Must have completed OSHA 30. Additional training, preferably OSHA 500, is preferred. Some sites may require MSHA and

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certification. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand. Must be able to utilize basic math. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments. Work at heights up to 200 feet. Some sites require use of a respirator. Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements. Benefits We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.