NYC local 3 Electrical Contractor seeks Safety Manager for their growing business

The Safety Manager will assist in managing the organization’s Safety Program, including:

• Updating and creating safety policies and procedures
• Building and maintaining safety training schedules and continued education programs
• Implementing new safety initiatives and tracking their effectiveness
• Coordinate with Corporate safety programs and collaborate with Company and Corporate safety teams
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance of reporting and documentation
• Attending relevant seminars, trainings, and EMCOR safety conferences
• Partnering with Local Union \#3 and JIB safety teams
• Communicating safety expectations clearly to field leadership and crews
• Monitoring and interpreting key safety metrics and trends
• Managing PPE inventory, distribution, and quality control
• Reviewing Methods of Procedure (MOP) and Pre-Task Plans
• Being physically present for all shutdowns, tie-ins, live work, and other high-risk tasks

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct regular, documented field safety inspections of all work activities
• Identify hazards, document concerns, and ensure timely corrective actions
• Work to build productive, solution-focused relationships with general contractors and their safety departments
• Serve as the main safety point of contact with general contractors, property owners, and client safety teams
• Collaborate with general contractor safety personnel to align expectations and resolve safety conflicts professionally
• Engage foremen and field personnel in meaningful safety discussions and follow-ups
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning reviews
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and property owner requirements
• Conduct near-miss, accident, and injury investigations
• Maintain PPE compliance and ensure availability of required equipment
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, Task Hazard Analyses, and action plans
• Perform equipment inspections (PPE, harnesses, cords, ladders, lifts, tools, etc.)
• Provide first aid where appropriate and accompany injured workers to medical facilities
• Ensure consistent enforcement of safety policies
• Document and communicate disciplinary actions when required
  

Qualifications:

• 62-hour Site Safety Supervisor card
• Site Safety Manager Certification through the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) highly preferred
• Board of Certified Safety Professional
• Ability to identify known and potential safety related exposures