This role includes travel around the US, primarily in the New England and Mid Atlantic region. Our ideal candidate would be central to those regions.
Helfrich Brothers is seeking a well-rounded individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will possess the skills and knowledge to lead up our safety management in our Field Services and Construction groups.This position will have 80% or more travel. This position could also be required to work on weekends as necessary.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Safety Manager will have a varying range of responsibilities, number of employees and projects assigned. The Safety Manager role will span strategic, tactical, and transactional safety and health management activities. As the Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, training and implementation of safety policies, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and management of the other safety program initiatives. In addition to managing the Safety Program, the Safety Manager will oversee the employee training program, and assist with the daily execution of the field safety and health activities. The Safety Manager will also be called upon to contribute to the broader field management team and provide leadership to process improvement and best practice deployment, demonstrating the right values and behaviors with high emotional intelligence in working with disbursed stakeholder base, often on critical schedule projects.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to
● Partake in an active leadership role for the management of the field Safety Programs,
● Implement, motivate, educate and enforce safety & health policies,
● Manage all aspects of our safety reporting and maintain the Field Service and
● Continually monitor the performance and effectiveness of the field safety program and
● Complete weekly safety audits and follow-up reporting,
● Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence,
● Manage the Employee Training Program alongside the Director of Operations,
● Manage accident investigations and all related reporting.
● Self-directed forward thinker with high ethical standards who provides action
● Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others,
● Clear interpersonal skills, with an ability to provide constructive feedback in a
● Strong analytical ability with good judgment and strong focus on health & safety/
● Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other company leaders,
● Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and build consensus,
● Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the
● Proficiency in using Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio),
● Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to support operations.
To be considered for this position, candidates must at minimum have a Bachelor's
Degree (ideally in a safety and health or science-related area) coupled with 5+ years
Health & Safety experience with a working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and State
In addition to Occupational Health and Safety, desired experience to include knowledge
of operations and maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply