Description

　　Job Title: Safety Manager

　　Location: Los Alamitos, CA

　　Reports to: VP of Operations

　　FLSA Status: Exempt

　　Salary Range: 95K-140K

　　Prepared By: Human Resources

　　Prepared Date: January 16, 2024

　　COMPANY OVERVIEW

　　KDC Inc. has been in the electrical contracting business since 1950. Since that time, we have developed many strong, long-term relationships with general contractors, architects, and engineers in Southern California. Our skill, experience, purchasing power, and access to technical and financial resources enable us to complete your project in a timely manner with cost competitive performance. Owned by EMCOR, the largest U.S. specialty contractor, KDC Inc. has a nationwide network of sister companies experienced in working together, linking our strengths to meet our customers' needs.

　　KDC Inc. provides electrical, transportation, telecommunications, and control system integration services. Our electrical division performs specialty electrical contracting work as well as design/build projects. Our transportation division performs all phases of underground network and traffic control technology. Our telecommunications division specializes in the installation of voice-data systems and DC power plants and cabling. KDC Systems, our controls division, provides products and services for environmental monitoring, HVAC, lighting control, process control, security and U.L. panel fabrication.

　　KDC Inc. can handle a variety of projects from small and simple to the most advanced and complex. Our project experience includes arenas, college campuses, communication centers, convention centers, data centers, energy performance contracts, generation and co-generation facilities, high rise office and commercial buildings, hospitals, manufacturing and aerospace complexes, Metro stations and tunnels, parking structures, research laboratories, thermal energy storage, toll roads, and wastewater treatment facilities.

　　KDC Inc. maintains its excellent reputation by consistently meeting the needs of its clients, producing quality work on time and in a cost competitive manner. We welcome the opportunity to work with you on your upcoming projects and are ready to meet the challenges unique to your needs.

　　SUMMARY

　　The Safety Manager serves as the specialist in safety by developing and implementing best practices and procedures within the company that effectively control accident and health exposures and minimize OSHA citations.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Collaborate with Safety Director on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual

　　Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment (write policy/procure for new equipment in accordance with OSHA/applicable standards)

　　Submits letters of variance for site specific issues (reviews policy, tools/equipment for options)

　　Attend joint safety committee meetings (Work with Local(s) in development of NFPA70E compliant energized electrical work policy & other policies, work with CSS group)

　　Assist in the development of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures (select training materials, review OSHA/Company/industry standards, draft/review training)

　　Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management

　　Develops/manage injury/investigation reports (create report forms, complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents)

　　Track/report/record injuries requiring medical treatment (maintain injury/incident log, individual incident reporting)

　　Track/manage/ reports for work related injuries (report to workman’s comp, track workers comp cases, maintain reports from claims management)

　　Submit incidents into EMCOR ACTS system (reporting and tracking of injuries/near misses/ environmental releases/ property damage/vehicle incidents/regulatory agency visits/subcontractor incident)

　　Document provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/ processes

　　Submit revisions/provide safety orientations

　　Assist in maintaining training records for Company workforce (electronically maintain/archive safety training records)

　　Assist in sourcing 3 rd party training courses (locate trainers for specialized subject matter)

　　Assist in scheduling/documentation of health exams and fit-testing

　　Develop/revise/audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes

　　Modify/develop JSA forms (build forms specific to task/site and submit to SD for approval)

　　Develop/revise/maintain project/site safety plans (create safety plans based on scope, update as required by GC/owner, submit to SD for approval)

　　Create/modify/revise/approve job health risk assessments (create/submit to client or GC, submit to SD for approval)

　　Create silica work plans (Site specific plan for the control of silica hazards, submit to SD for approval)

　　Reviews/audits site job hazard analysis programs (periodic reviews using Iauditor without notice, submit to SD for approval)

　　Reviews/revises safety hazard assessments plans/documentation per client requirements (based on individual job requirements, submit to SD for approval)

　　Work with Clients/GC’s/Site managers to correct site issues

　　Perform Job walks (periodically done with clients/GC , inspecting overall or specific criteria)

　　Attend meetings (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, “lessons learned”, project kick-off, safety stand-downs, division manager, various other work process meetings)

　　Assist in development of best practices/protocols with clients/GC & local unions (using technical data/resources/industry experience/”tribal knowledge”/legal standards/consensus standards)

　　Assist in staff management

　　Provide guidance (for case management, recordability, legal interpretations, industry standards)

　　Coaching/counseling

　　Promote Company culture/standards (lead from the front)

　　Build/develop positive safety culture (safety bulletins, company newsletter, interdepartmental bulletins, safety stand-down, field presence/interaction)

　　Other duties as required

　　Assist in management of confined space equipment/plans/training

　　Assist in issuance of high voltage/NFPA70E safety equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)

　　Assist in issuance of 4-gas meters and calibration equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)

　　Assist in supply ordering for all company safety equipment (collaborate with purchasing/site personnel to obtain best product for positive safety outcome)

　　Assist SD to evaluate/test/standardize PPE

　　Assist in problem solving in safety issues companywide (collaborate with field personnel/management to address safety challenges/opportunities)

　　Provide first-aid/medical transport/triage

　　Assist in industrial hygiene programs companywide (lead, asbestos, silica and other hazardous materials as required)

　　Administer and audit I.S.O. 9000:2015 operations work instructions relating to safety.

　　Ensure compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, and provide for safe working environments for employees.

　　Monitor operational compliance with contracts, and Company established policies.

　　Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the executives with recommendation for resolution.

　　Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executives.

　　PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

　　BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred

　　Minimum 5yrs of experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety manager preferred

　　Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred

　　OSHA 500 certifications

　　Experience writing Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).

　　Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines/regulations

　　In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.

　　Ability to do public speaking, for safety training purposes.

　　Must have a valid driver’s license, in good standing.

　　Training in ISO, Six Sigma or comparable quality control program a plus.

　　COMPUTER SKILLS

　　Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).

　　Working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.

　　REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

　　The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

　　Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards

　　Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment

　　Excellent organizational and motivational skills

　　Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

　　Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities – especially public speaking

　　Must have the ability to make quick yet sound decisions.

　　Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

　　Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

　　LANGUAGE SKILLS

　　Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

　　We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled