The Safety Manager works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. The Safety Manager is responsible for enforcing Clark's Safety and Health Policy as well as local and federal safety standards on jobsites. In addition, this position is responsiblefor conducting employee safety training and consults with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. Successful candidates will exemplify safety as a value.

**Responsibilities**

* Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public.

* Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.

* Assist in the development and coordination of project-specific safety programs.

* Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action.

* Report project-specific safety performance and future plans.

* Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project-specific safety programs.

* Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, etc.

* Develop project-specific safety training for jobsite personnel including subcontractors.

* Coordinate third-party safety reviews including OSHA.

**Required Qualifications**

* A bachelors level degree from an accredited college or university in a safety health-related field study or an equivalent combination of undergraduate education (preferred).

* 5 years experience, preferably at water/wastewater treatment facilities

* OSHA 30-hour training

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

* Demonstrated experience in development, management, and delivery of health and safety programs

* Ability to write reports and correspondence and communicate information verbally.

* Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

* Able to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

* Ability to solve practical problems and respond to employee and plant complaints effectively.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.

* Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safety.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Knowledge of and familiarity with OSHA, Federal, State, and Local regulations as applicable for utility, construction, wastewater environments.

* Ability to work independently with limited supervision

* Ability to work well in a cooperative team environment, participate routinely in multi-disciplinary projects and activities

* Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Water Industry Knowledge

* CHST Certification preferred

* Emergency response and incident management

* Permit-Required Confined Space Entry policies

* Lock Out Tag Out procedures and policies

* Generates trust and recognition as a coach and people leader.

* CSP, First Aid/CPR

* Experience with Army Corps of Engineer projects a plus

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