Overview
The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for all field safety functions necessary to support the MIC teams. The Senior Safety Manager is expected to be a key member of the training team, and working closely with Training Coordinator and Director SH&E. The Senior Safety Manager is expected to maintain effective communication with Divisional and project supervision regarding project safety. The Senior Safety Manager is expected to represent the safety department and our entire MIC organization to satisfy customer safety-related needs. The Senior Safety Manager shall act as the primary technical and leadership resource to our MIC team of field safety professionals.
Location & Travel Details: This is a traveling position, up to 75% of the time, encompassing work sites throughout the US, and will include some overnight travel. A vehicle allowance will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
MasTec Industrial, alongside its sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has been in operation since 1947. We serve a diverse clientele, including utilities, independent power producers, developers, and municipal utilities.
Specializing in projects using natural gas, oil, biomass, and other combustible fuels, our team boasts over 30 years of expertise in the power industry. We provide EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services and assist in project development. Our experience spans various systems for utility and industrial facilities, including simple and combined cycle plants, reciprocating engines, and waste-to-energy projects. MasTec Industrial delivers value throughout all project phases, from conceptual design to operations and maintenance.
At MasTec Industrial, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safety, and value in every project. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within our organization. Our goal is to foster a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in the industry.
The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In addition to our industrial market sector; In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operations:
Drive MIC’s safety processes and programs.
Constantly emphasize involvement in the MIC safety process from all levels of management and craft.
Promote good safety leadership at all levels of our organization.
Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of the company’s resources, support MIC’s safety philosophy, practice and goals, function as a team player and help to maintain good communication within the Safety Department
Assure that all projects have a written site safety plan at the outset of the project. Assist in development of the plan, if necessary, and review all such plans for completeness. Assist project management in the establishment of the safety program, including medical arrangements and an injury management plan
Maintain strong, effective communication with client representatives.
Facilitate regulatory visits and provide support for business units during regulatory inquiries
Assist in the management of emergency response incidents
Review, approve and assist MIC supervision in implementing corrective actions
Evaluate safety programs, issue recommendations, and implement changes
Drive consistency in our safety program across all projects.
Review and approve corrective actions related to incidents and near miss events.
Participate in tactical planning and support of corporate safety initiatives
Work with HR to manage workers’ compensation claims and return to work programs
Support project safety professionals with injury case management
Attend job kickoffs for projects to provide appropriate safety support at the earliest planning phase of each project
Assist the EHS Leadership in Interviewing and hiring experienced, effective safety project safety professionals.
Assure projects have the appropriate safety staffing and make staffing decisions with buy-in from the EHS Leadership
Keep the EHS Leadership apprised of upcoming project safety staffing needs and changes
Assist the EHS Leadership with annual performance assessments for safety team members
Maintain strong communications with site management, Vice Presidents and the EHS Leadership regarding compliance by project sites with the safety program and policies and actions taken to remedy any deficiencies
In the event a serious safety condition is identified during a site visit, assure that complete and appropriate corrective action has taken place before leaving the site, assume the authority to order discontinuance of work on a project, or area of a project, where such serious safety conditions cannot be immediately corrected
Compliance:
Inspect work for accuracy and compliance with the company's policies and procedures and take any corrective action needed
Assure that all projects are in full compliance with the company safety policies and all applicable federal and state regulations, including accurate and current record keeping, through frequent and ongoing on-site reviews of the project safety programs
Perform quarterly project leading indicators assessments to ensure key safety management systems are in use at each project in the region
Champion R4 program on each project
Implement the company environmental program and ensure weekly inspections are conducted as required
Understand environmental permitting regulations on the projects and measures to ensure compliance
Assure that front-line site supervisors understand their responsibilities within the safety program and that they are adequately prepared to carry out those duties by providing or arranging for orientation and training of newly hired or promoted supervisors
Assist project management in effectively managing occupational injuries to provide the highest levels of medical care for injured workers
Ensure all project sites have the proper quality and quantity of safety professionals assigned to the project
Champion the near miss reporting program
Training and Development:
Develop and present training on a variety of subjects with or without Subject matter experts (SME’s)
Research training topics for development
Conduct and/or oversee all safety training programs for employees at all levels as the champion of the R4 program on each project
Participate as a member of the Safety Professionals Team
Provide training, mentoring and progressive career opportunity to safety professionals
Periodically attend the Corporate Safety Committee meeting as requested
Conducted or lead training in applicable OSH areas
SUPERVISORY:
Provide input and support to the EHS Leadership and Site Managers for performance evaluation of safety professionals
Assist and coordinate with the EHS Leadership in the selection and assignment of safety professionals with attention to proper experience, training and qualifications for the type of project to which they are being assigned
Assist the EHS Leadership and human resources in the identification and recruitment of qualified site safety personnel
Discuss by telephone or in person reductions in force of each safety team member
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, OSH or a safety related field from accredited university desired
CHST or equivalent within 6 months of hire or appointment
ASP/CSP, preferred
7-10 years of relevant work experience (OSH & Training) and have demonstrated the ability to provide a high level of safety leadership to both management and craft workers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations for application in the company
Develop reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
Ability to travel to jobsites frequently and with short notice if necessary
Working knowledge of government regulations, safety compliance and industrial Hygiene
Applicable regulations, including all appropriate Inquiries environmental regulations
Business acumen
Strong analytical skills
Strategic thinking abilities
Organizational behavior
Communication skills
Ability to influence
Team player and self-starter
Interpersonal skills a must
Other may duties may be assigned
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
HOURS:
This position is a standard full-time position, with general business 40-hour operating schedule, Monday-Friday.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive pay of $120,000 - $140,000 per year with ongoing performance review, project completion bonus opportunity and merit increases.
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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