Field Safety Manager

HHS Construction, LLC., a Congruex Company
Founded in 2003, HHS Construction is a leading provider of infrastructure services to major telecommunications and cable providers primarily in Southern California, and adjacent geographies. HHS Construction’s core capabilities include aerial, underground and substructure self-perform construction; ISP services; wireless services including Small Cell/CRAN installation, utility coordination, turn-key RF testing and maintenance; telecom engineering; placement and splicing of copper, coaxial and fiber optic cables; and pole maintenance. HHS Construction is headquartered in Ontario, California.

Job Summary:
HHS Construction is seeking a Field Safety Manager who can plan and conduct job site safety inspections to identify hazards in the workplace per OSHA rules and regulations. The Field Safety Manager must have construction job site experience and knowledge of commonly used tools and machinery. The Field Safety Manager will travel within a broad territory (Oregon, Idaho, and NorCal), conducting inspections and documenting any potential issues. During these visits, the Field Safety Manager may also lead training seminars and review procedures with our employees. This role is not only essential to our compliance with federal and state safety regulations, but also to the health and efficiency of our workforce. This position will be focused on all aspects of environmental, health, & safety including DOT compliance issues for its fleet of vehicles.

*Regular travel required between our Idaho, Oregon, and Northern California based offices and work sites.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Understand, interpret, participate in, and implement company‐mandated safety policies
• Provide quality control by reviewing work to ensure compliance with HHS quality standards
• Provide leadership, mentor, and direct others
• Prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and internal processes and procedures
• Effectively deal with difficult situations
• Project a professional, positive attitude and exercise confidentiality.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Construction, or a related field and three years’ experience in safety training or safety investigation or a closely related area.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction safety – Telecommunications Construction Preferred
• Current OSHA Construction 10-hour or 30-hour certification, a plus
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer certification, CPR Trainer certified preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Knowledge of State & Federal safety regulations and standards
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and standards and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good math skills
• Ability to stay current with changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, and departmental operations
• Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and procedures
• Ability to use Audio/Visual aids in presentations
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of employees
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, management, consultants, and government entities

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to walk on uneven terrain, work in trenches, and climb ladders
• May be exposed to heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions
• Incumbent must have the mobility to visit job sites on a regular basis. Visits to job sites include exposure to dust, extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and inclement weather in a construction zone environment with occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions
• Physical demands consist of frequent standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, or stooping
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate both verbally and in written form with great facility and be understood
• Incumbent must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if assigned, and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, attend evening meetings after working a full day, if necessary

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road