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Job description
Introduction
McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future. Overview
The Safety Manager role provides safety leadership, guidance, and support to McKenney’s operations to help minimize the potential for employee injury, property damage, and third-party liabilities resulting from incidents. The position reports to the Corporate Safety Director, and key expectations include evaluating, developing, planning, directing, training, and implementing safety initiatives throughout McKenney’s operations. It is expected that these initiatives will result in continuous improvement of McKenney’s safety processes. This position requires a strong leader with high energy who actively searches for, creatively designs, and implements effective initiatives to support the vision of achieving a Zero Incident Culture.
Responsibilities
Evaluate business processes, work tasks, historical incident rates, root cause analyses, and critical needs of Profit Centers/Departments to design, execute, and manage incident reduction projects that help achieve McKenney’s vision of a Zero Incident Culture. These projects will be designed with the Safety Director and executed in partnership with the Senior Vice President of the Carolinas Division, the Carolinas Field Operations Team, and the Corporate Safety Director.
Manage and monitor projects by tracking action items and outcomes, and provide regular reports to the Safety Director and Carolinas leadership. Prepare and report monthly injury and risk metrics in a roll-up format, including but not limited to employee safety statistics, training status, safety audits, and regulatory compliance issues.
Develop strong, trusting relationships with all Profit Center/Department leaders and organizational safety leaders through regular face-to-face meetings and communication of safety progress.
Conduct root cause analysis reports on all jobsite injuries, ensuring that follow-up corrective actions have been taken to help prevent future injuries.
Coordinate and help administer effective McKenney’s new-hire orientation safety training programs relevant to specific jobs. These programs will include, but are not limited to, hoisting and rigging, ergonomics, fire prevention, safe handling of chemicals, personal protective equipment, general electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding, scaffolding, confined space, asbestos programs, etc.
Plan and facilitate the implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Serve as a technical advisor by providing research and support on safety challenges for Profit Centers/Departments.
Conduct and coordinate safety and housekeeping inspections for all active worksites to detect existing or potential injury risks or hazards, determine corrective or preventive measures, and track corrective actions.
Provide support in managing OSHA and Workers’ Compensation reporting and recordkeeping in conjunction with the Corporate Safety Director and Risk Manager.
Notify the Director of Safety and Profit Center/Department leadership of situations that are immediately dangerous to the life and health of employees (or are recurring life-threatening behaviors/conditions).
Perform other duties as directed by the Safety Director or McKenney’s senior leadership.
This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility but may involve supervising a technical assistant or related position, as directed by the VP of Safety.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied safety training functions in the construction industry. Specific mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus.
Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, and DOT regulations.
Completion of coursework or certificate programs in construction safety.
OSHA 500 minimum training credentials; additional certifications preferred.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with the ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging goals and deadlines.
High-energy, enthusiastic, and motivational leadership style.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess above-average presentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Ability to take on additional responsibilities and effectively prioritize with minimal guidance.
Must maintain an exceptional work ethic, uphold company values, and demand the highest standards of conduct from self and others.
Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.
Thorough knowledge of industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
Thorough knowledge of rules as defined by union agreements.
Thorough knowledge of construction sequencing, methodology, and resources.
Willingness to travel as needed to manage responsibilities related to remote project sites.
Proficiency in Windows-based environments, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, web applications, and database software.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical contracting.
Progress toward professional certifications such as CSP, ARM, ALCH, CHST, or CIH is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
This job is based at McKenney's Atlanta office and includes work at job sites and third-party locations (e.g., general contractor offices, conferences, etc.).
Field/Office Balance
60% of time allocated to working at job sites, based on job size and hazard profile, to support hazard assessment, training, and guidance for site leadership in implementing injury prevention tactics.
40% of time in the office building leadership relationships, participating in project planning and review meetings, and supporting related initiatives. Limited or occasional weekend work may be required based on Profit Center/Department demands.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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