SAFETY MANAGER-UNDERGROUND
Traylor Bros., Inc. is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.
POSITION SUMMARY: Manages safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety policies for Civil Underground construction. Maintains OSHA logs, inspections and various other items.
GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct safety training and education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
- Maintains OSHA record keeping logs.
- Manages employee cases.
- Conduct job-site inspections.
- Monitors PPE equipment to maintain the adequate supply needed for the project.
- Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments, procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
- Develop and maintain hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
- Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Provide new-employee safety and field orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
- Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed.
Required Skills
UNDERGROUND SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working knowledge of applicable tunnel safety regulations.
- Working knowledge of typical shaft sinking operations.
- Working knowledge of conventional tunnel construction processes including, but not limited to, drilling, blasting, soft ground excavation, muck haulage, shotcrete application, rock bolt installation, and steel set installation.
- Working knowledge of underground ventilation systems, including testing airflow.
- Qualified to test for hazardous tunnel gasses, interpret results, and take appropriate actions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
Required Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in OSH or related field.
- 5-10 years in underground construction experience required.
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or gained within the first year.
- OSHA 30 hr course in Construction Safety.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TRAYLOR BROS., INC.
Traylor Bros., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading heavy civil contractors. Founded in 1946 and found success by taking on — and succeeding with — extremely challenging projects. Our combination of honesty, courage, and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the team. We have a staff of highly competent dedicated professionals employing some of the most innovative construction techniques in the industry to build landmark bridges, tunnels, and marine structures. Working at Traylor Bros., Inc. will give you a sense of accomplishment you may not find elsewhere.
TRAYLOR OFFERS BEST IN CLASS BENEFITS NOT LIMITED TO:
- Very competitive pay
- Relocation
- Optimal health, vision and dental care insurance programs with very low premiums
- Company bonus programs
- Vacation
- Personal development opportunities
- 401K with up to 7.5% Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Family like company culture
- Opportunities to participate in local or word-wide community based events
TRAYLOR BROS., INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.