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Kokosing Inc Safety Manager in Westerville, Ohio
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: Position Summary: The Safety Manager will work directly with the operations management team, supervision and team members to provide leadership of the Company's Culture of Safety 24/7 and implement the company's overarching Safety and Health Management System. The position is responsible for the leadership of our cultural and best management practices at a large industrial water treatment project in Central Ohio. Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership of the Company's Core Value and Culture of Safety - 24/7. Cultivate and promote the Company's vision of Zero At-Risk Behaviors and furthers the belief that all injuries, and incidents are preventable - At Work and At Home. Provide technical guidance and support to Managers, Supervisors and team members to facilitate conformance with Company and business unit safety and health objectives for a large industrial project in Central Ohio. Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication and implementation of company policy and procedures. Conducts routine health and safety inspections to ensure conformance with Company best management practices; works with Managers, Supervisors and team members to identify corrective and preventative measures; and follows up to verify measures have been implemented and sustained. Provide analysis of information, data and trends and make appropriate recommendationsthat assist Company Managers and Supervisors in developing and implementing continuous improvement that facilitate the attainment of the business units targets and objectives. Independently initiate, perform, document and support others performing safety and health inspections, observations, and Safety 24/7 Conversations to further our Culture of Safety. Provide coaching and leadership to safety specialists working in the region for their growth and development. Exercise the position's authority to change and/or adjust work process and procedures as may be required to ensure the safety and health of team members, and others that may be impacted by our activities and operations. Analyze safety and health audit, evaluation, inspection, behavioral observation and incident data and prepare the data in such a manner that it can be used by the business unit's management team to drive continuous improvement. Contribute to and lead in the development and implementation of Company and business unit level safety and health policies, procedures, and training programs. Assist business unit leadership in the analysis of incidents of loss, and the identification and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Provide assistance to the Company's Human Resources and Worker's Compensation / General Liability Insurance Department, and Legal Departments as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations as well as other federal/state/local municipality safety and health regulations. Ability to create an environment of open dialogue that invites input from all Team Members Ability to effectively write, articulate, and generally communicate to engage Team Members, leadership, and others in a productive and credible manner. Ability to positively interact and influence front line s