We are looking for a proactive, highly organized individual to join our team as a Safety Manager. The safety manager is responsible for all safety requirements for the Company including training Tillman field personnel and staff, auditing job sites, developing safety programs, enforcing safety standards and ensuring completion of all safety reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of local, state, and federal regulations regarding construction safety. They will be familiar with OSHA regulations and other standards as they apply to the construction and maintenance of tower facilities to include: forklifts/telehandlers, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (aerial lifts), confined spaces, fall protection, trenching and excavation equipment and safety, concrete work, fire safety, rigging and cranes, electrical work, and tower climbing/work at heights.
Responsibilities
Develop and Maintain Safety Program:
• Create and maintain all company safety guidelines:
o Safety Manual(s)
▪ Ensure compliance with all OSHA, Federal, State regulations.
o Create Safety Standard Operating Procedures to readily define process and steps for employees and General Contractors (GCs) to follow.
o Develop standard forms, inspection templates, etc.
o Maintain a central location for all documents, making them readily available to employees.
o Ensure compliance with all customer, insurance, and other relevant requirements.
• Assist Contract Division with onboarding new vendors / GC’s:
o Evaluate new vendor’s Safety Manual, EMR, safety compliance, COI, etc.
o Maintain Vendor files and documentation.
o Conduct periodic reviews of approved vendor safety documentation to ensure continued compliance.
• Ensure vendor and employee safety compliance:
o Establish and maintain inspection and compliance system:
▪ Maintain all documentation and records in vendor files.
▪ Ensure all sites built have vendor safety documentation uploaded to the database and are reviewed and approved.
▪ Ensure Tillman construction managers conduct site safety checks.
▪ Ensure that each vendor has had several site inspections by a Tillman Safety Manager and ensure there is a response to all safety issues noted.
▪ Provide vendor feedback, including safety score cards and delinquency notices.
• Develop and maintain the company Safety Training Program:
o Conduct and document all employee safety information / training sessions.
o Maintain Training Library.
o Conduct periodic company-wide safety briefings on topics pertaining to job responsibilities of employees. Isn’t this the same thing as the first bullet?
Safety Reporting:
o Compile and publish safety and quality reports to the Vice President of Operations.
o Conduct safety and quality audits including company vehicle inspections, resolving safety issues that arise.
o Ensure safety incidents and/or accidents are properly investigated and recorded.
o Obtain and maintain records of employee safety certifications, including driving records.
• Vehicle Fleet Responsibilities
o Manage the company fleet vehicles, driver’s training, vehicle maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of related safety/construction management experience in the telecom industry preferred.
• 10+ years of safety management experience preferred
• Certifications required: OSHA 500 Construction, CPR & First Aid
• Preferred BCSP Certification: CHST or STS-C.
• Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Project, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Some travel required.
• Employment will be contingent on the submission of appropriate documentation showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination subject to the request for a legally permissible accommodation
