Field Safety Manager

About the position

At Royal Electric Company, we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors, and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose: to build great relationships, one project at a time! We have a current opening for a Field Safety Manager in our Pleasanton, CA offices. This role would support our projects throughout the Northern California region. The Field Safety Manager will assist the Royal Electric team. Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities: Perform field visits at jobsites; assess and monitor safe practices and assist in fostering safety culture. Coach field supervision and crews on safe practices. Develop job-specific safety plans, assist foreman/superintendent in the development of job hazard analysis. Review project specs and subcontracts to identify project-specific safety obligations. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and project safety representatives. Ensure documentation and execution of safety policies; program reporting, execution of JHA, Toolbox Talks, Daily Safety Meetings, etc. Conduct any new and/or ongoing required safety-related training; Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Forklift, NFPA 70E, jobsite-specific, etc. Conduct incident investigation, ensure corrective actions/lessons learned are identified and completed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field visits at jobsites; assess and monitor safe practices and assist in fostering safety culture.
  • Coach field supervision and crews on safe practices.
  • Develop job specific safety plans, assist foreman/superintendent in the development of job hazard analysis.
  • Review project specs and subcontracts to identify project specific safety obligations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients and project safety representatives.
  • Ensure documentation and execution of safety policies; program reporting, execution of JHA, Toolbox Talks, Daily Safety Meetings, etc.
  • Conduct any new and/or ongoing required safety related training; Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Forklift, NFPA 70E, jobsite specific, etc.
  • Conduct incident investigation, ensure corrective actions/lessons learned are identified and completed.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of construction safety experience
  • CHST preferred.
  • OSHA Construction Outreach Certification Required
  • Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to work effectively with all construction groups, management, owners, trades, vendors, subs.
  • Ability to perform on-site safety responsibilities; recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures, managing/administering safety training, orientations, procedures, investigating/reporting injuries, illnesses, near misses.
  • Ability to travel to various jobsite locations and other states.
  • Ability to partner with other remote teams successfully, effectively, and cohesively while at jobsites.
  • Must represent and uphold Royal Electric’s safety standards.
  • Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
  • Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
  • May climb a ladder on occasion.
  • Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
  • May lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

  • CHST preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (3 types of medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
  • \$50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
  • Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
  • Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness Resources
  • Free telehealth
  • Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan
  • Learning & Development
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On-The-Job & Classroom Training
  • Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!
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