Regional Safety Manager

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

SES Electrical LLC (SEL) is growing! We are seeking a talented Regional Safety Manager in our West region, based in Colorado Springs, CO to join our dynamic SEL team, a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH). Candidate will be responsible for assisting in implementing and monitoring ABBCH’s Safety and Environmental/Health (SEH) programs and all underlying procedures and processes within BBCH’s West Region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Serve as the company’s SEH representative for the West Region.

Conducts regional safety staff meetings, project audits and inspections to measure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up to ensure compliance.

Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.

Provide technical expertise in the SEH area as well as industry standards and accepted practices.

Review proposed construction projects’ Scopes of Work, to identify potential hazards and establish appropriate control measures. Focus will be on accident prevention through Pre-Planning.

Mentor and assist Project Managers and Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs) in developing project/site specific safety plans.

Document these findings for formal reporting to the Regional Vice President (VP) of Operations and the Corporate Safety Director.

Integrate with other BBCH subsidiary operations personnel and subordinate Safety Managers to ensure adherence in the West Region of all company safety policies and practices.

Develop compliance strategies related to SEH regulatory requirements.

Develop, deliver, or coordinate SEH related training for BBCH subsidiary personnel.

Research and analyze trends in SEH performance against standard.

Provide stewardship for the West Regional SEH related systems, projects, equipment. This includes managing the safety training records, identifying/purchasing required PPE and managing/tracking all associated resources.

Assist in the pre-qualification and direction of any subcontractors and consultants used to support BBCH projects.

Shall oversee all West Regional accident investigations, develop causal findings, identify root cause, and deliver recommendations of corrective actions to the GM and the Safety Director. Provide case management of all medical/worker’s comp claims.

Represent BBCH subsidiaries as the SEH point of contact during any owner/3 rd party/Governmental inspections and/or investigations.

Monitor and communicate developments in federal government and industry rules and regulations.

Assist other BBCH Regions with safety management at the direction/coordination of the Corporate Safety Director and Regional Vice President.

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Through Pre-Planning, delivering training, and conducting site inspections/audits Regional Safety Manager is able to oversee the safe and successful operations such as:

Confined Space operations ensuring all requirements all met per directives.

High work structural/Fall Protection issues under difficult constraints.

Air Quality evaluation and utilization of all types of respirators inclusive of particulate filter and powered air purifying.

Electrical/Stored Energy Controls (Lockout/Tagout) program.

Lead paint/ACM identification and abatement process.

Cranes and construction site equipment operations/inspections/servicing.

Construction demolition planning and oversight.

Trenching operations.

On or near water construction and demolition operations.

Infection Control Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies/plans

Interim Life Safety Measures for project jobsites

AUTHORITIES:

The Regional Safety Manager will report directly to the Regional Vice President to support and implement the corporate safety program as communicated by the Corporate Safety Manager.

The Safety Manager shall have full authority to direct all employees and subcontractors in order to ensure compliance with and implementation of the company safety program, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Safety & Health related discipline preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

10 years’ experience in the construction Safety and Health field. This should predominately be experience on Federal construction projects. And at least 5 years safety management experience under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Safety Program demonstrating thorough knowledge of the EM 385.1.1.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

CSP or CIH Certification in safety or health is desired.

Instructor level credentials to teach OSHA OTI 500 and American Red Cross’ First Aid/CPR/AED courses desired.

30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course completed.

Working knowledge of government, industry and other regulations (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385 and the 1910 and 1926 OSHA regulations).

Will be required to secure federal security badges (security screening and drug testing prior to deployment).

Will be required to submit to a drivers’ license review and upon successful review, maintain an unrestricted driver’s license.

Will be required to work alone and travel to remote job sites (overnight) on a regular basis.

Expect 50% travel, predominately during the week with most travel via commercial aircraft.

Proficient in MS Office Computer Applications (Access, Word, Power Point, Excel)

As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results.

Physical Requirements:

Walking surfaces including construction-based based trip hazards (uneven ground, debris, material etc.).

Construction activities may expose employee to noise, drop/overhead hazards (struck by).

Work will be required from/on ladders and elevated structure (fall hazards/vertigo).

Demolition and confined space monitoring (respiratory protection/claustrophobia).

Working near/on heavy machinery & equipment (pinch points/traffic hazards).

Work may be near/over water hazards (drowning).

This region has potential hazards common with its project’s locations (cold temperatures, remote/wilderness sites (lack of communications).

Must be able to distinguish colors and drive at night.

Must be able to speak English and deliver formal training to an audience.

Must be able to hear equipment warning signals (approx. 85 dBA) and communicate over radios/cell phones.

Inspections will require the ability to climb, bend, twist, stoop down, raise arms over head, and work from heights numerous times throughout the day.

Additionally, long hours are anticipated sitting at a desk or driving to remote locations within the region and standing for hours observing construction operations.

Light lifting of 50 Lbs. or less can be expected on an irregular basis (carrying inspection equipment or luggage five times per week etc.).

Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

Job Type: Full-time

About Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC - Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.

BBCH gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.

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