Senior Health & Safety Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced health and safety leader passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace? As the Health and Safety Director, you will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard a mega project or all projects in a division. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations and reviewing safety procedures. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to promote a safe working environment. 

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

What you will be doing

• Develops, iplements and oversees project specific safety procedures and practices. Implements safety trainings and initiatives that are aligned to the Companies' core Health and Safety program.
• Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
• Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for entire project site. Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures. Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
• Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site. Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager.
• Maintains knowledge of FlatironDragados's company values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred
• 15+ years of experience in construction and safety required, with at least 10 years of experience managing safety teams.
• Experience in diverse and complex construction projects required, preferably on live rail track projects.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with consistent and clear expectations messaged to direct reports and project stakeholders.
• Proven skill and ability to communicate safety program to senior Company leadership; comfortable and effective speaking and presenting to project Owners, regulatory agencies and internal senior leadership.
• Strong, proven skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals. Assigning tasks and training to build a strong and well balanced internal team.
• Developed ability to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• Expert and proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends and upcoming agency regulations that might impact Company and project production.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

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