Job Information
Granite Industrial, Inc. Safety Manager I - Solar - R0000004881-8627 in Chicago, Illinois
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General Summary
______________________This position is located in Sidney, IL and does require travel. Three weeks onsite and one week remote_____________________ The position is responsible for developing and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for Utility Scale Solar Project(s) (200-500MW) in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
- Administer and manage compliance with the Company\'s Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
- Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.
- Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
- Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.
- Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings, new hire orientations, and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.
- Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests.
- Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
- Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
- Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
Education
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field.
{=html} <!-- --> - Work Experience - Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required. - Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred. - Experience in utility size Solar Installation, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
- Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
- Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
- Motivated self-starter
- Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Subject to outside working conditions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Valid state issued driver\'s license
- Ability to instruct front line supervisors in the details of the work they perform (by enforcement) to improve safety performance.
- Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift and FA/CPR/AED Trainer Certification preferred.
- Travel is required
- English/Spanish Bi-lingual preferred
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, si