Position Summary:

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that workplaces and job sites comply with safety regulations, identifying potential hazards, and implementing policies and practices to promote a safe working environment. This role often involves working with all branches and service lines within the region to ensure compliance & safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages regional safety program to develop the desired safety culture and achieve safety objectives

• Directly collaborate with regional leadership and Branch Managers with a goal of “0” incidents

• Assess effectiveness of safety program activities, policies, and procedures, and work with the UES Corporate Safety Team to implement changes to improve results and achieve objectives

• Lead, manage, and organize the Mid-Atlantic Region Safety Committee ensuring collaboration with all appropriate stake holders and with the goal of continuous process improvement and best practice communication

• Assist with integration of Safety policies and procedures with all current and future acquisitions

• Report and track all work-related injuries including but not limited to safety investigations and documentation

• Establish emergency response plans and training programs

• Provide safety training to employees on topics such as equipment use, hazard identification, and emergency protocols

• Work with the Human Resources team to develop and distribute best in class safety training (including orientation), with continuous improvements

• Review and thoroughly understand UES’ current Employee Safety Manual, while recommending needed updates and/or changes in policy or procedure

• Review and thoroughly understand OSHA construction safety practices relevant to UES and apply Best Practices to the operations of the company

• Proactively research changes in OSHA policies/procedures and implement such changes effectively and efficiently throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region

• Work with Corporate Safety Team to Maintain and update OSHA 300 logs for the region.

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and complaints regarding unsafe or unhealthful working conditions or practices and communicate findings with Senior Leadership

• Maintain and update 3rd party vendor safety reporting systems to ensure project compliance

• Provide up to date safety documentation as requested by Regional Leaders, Branch Managers, Department Managers, and Marketing Team specific to projects

• Attend required safety meetings for contractors and/or clients as requested

• Work with Site Safety Representatives to ensure compliance

• Host virtual Monthly Safety Toolbox Training for the region

• Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory, training, and distribution

• Work closely with Branch Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in the event of an accident involving Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges

• Run the Respiratory Physical Program for the environmental department

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as a Safety Officer/Director in construction or related field

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Risk Management or business OR equivalent amount of experience

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

• First-rate interpersonal skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Adept communication and collaboration skills

• OSHA 30 Certification, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or other relevant credentials

• Previous experience in safety consulting, risk management, or a related role

• Ability to read & write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Knowledge of written communication formats and composition, including grammar and vocabulary

• Ability to present to one or more people, including customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Ability to speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop and cell phone, including sending and receiving emails, prepare and present PowerPoint Presentations, and learn Deltek VantagePoint software

• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or create, and interpret, bar graphs

• Reasoning ability to handle multiple and changing priorities concurrently

• Ability to work with problems and deal with a variety of variables

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to effectively communicate about products, services, and technical requirements to both the client/customer and employees within UES

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills for identifying risks and creating solutions

• Ability to train and educate diverse teams effectively

• Proficiency in safety software and tools

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be required

• Regular travel to job sites and offices within the Mid-Atlantic Region (NC, SC, VA, MD) will be required

• Both office and fieldwork will be required, depending on the project

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Team: Administrative Department

Work Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Location Type: onsite