Safety Manager

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Safety Manager located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who will also be responsible for overseeing safety at various project sites outside of the state. The Safety Manager will plan, direct, and implement an organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a four-year college degree in construction management/occupational safety and specialized training or equivalent work experience in construction or engineering safety.

Safety Manager Responsibilities

Local candidates preferred. This is not a remote position.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Assists the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements for the Safety Manager:

• Relevant four-year college degree in construction management/occupational safety and specialized training or equivalent work experience in construction or engineering safety.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Must have Valid driver's license, CDL preferred.
• Must have OSHA500 and OSHA510 Certification.
• Preferred Certification: OSHA10, HAZWOPER40, Excavation/Trenching Competent Person, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Drug & Alcohol for Supervisors. OSHA30, 1st Aid/CPR/AED.
• Strong communication skills.
• Multi-lingual preferred (Spanish), but not required.