Safety Manager Job at QE Solar, Springfield, NJ

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  • QE Solar
  • Springfield, NJ

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing the QE Solar Health and Safety program. The Safety Manager will assist with planning and implementation of the QE Solar Health and Safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. The Safety Manager supports QE Solar operations in ensuring all QE staff are conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors and the general public. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety related regulations. The Safety Manager demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills and strives to enrich QE Solar Safety Culture.

The Safety Manager reports directly to the VP Technical Services and maintains proactive, frequent, and open communication.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities 

Risk Management

  • Works closely with Safety Director and Managers to cultivate QE Solar Safety culture.
  • Provide health and safety leadership and direction to all QE staff.
  • Serve as a contact on Health and Safety issues.
  • Provide recommendations and assistance, along with QE Solar Field Operations Managers with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate workers compensation program including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with QE Solar Clients,
  • Site Health and Safety Managers, Managers, local representatives and subcontractors.
  • Create, manage, and review site specific health and safety plans (HASP).
  • Appraise and implement new safety policies and procedures as they relate to QE Solar operations.
  • Ensure that all QE staff are adequately trained in emergency response plan procedures.
  • Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries are properly managed.
  • Ensure HASP safety orientation for all new QE Solar staff and client personnel as applicable.
  • Assist in the preparation of new work proposals as solicitations relate to corporate Health and Safety objectives.
  • Review subcontractor safety programs, ensure that subcontractor programs are compliant with QE Solar, OSHA and NFPA requirements.
  • Participate in Monthly Safety meetings with field personnel.
  • Conduct safety audits, audits will include a brief summary report noting any deviations from the
  • HASP and corrective actions that may be necessary to promote the health and safety of workers and the public.

Training

  • Assist with development and presenting programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
  • Facilitate employee training in First aid and CPR.
  • Maintain training records in the employee files.
  • Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
  • Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.

Compliance

  • Assist with Risk management planning, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
  • Act as a contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA.
  • Manage and oversee motor vehicle fleet safety program and conduct driver background investigations to qualify authorized drivers.
  • Maintain third-party qualification sites: ISNetworld and Avetta.

Support

  • Represent QE Solar in community or industry safety groups and programs.
  • Maintain a work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.
  • Frequently communicate with company Managers to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.

Audit

  • Prepare a study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
  • Access means and methods for preventing and reducing claim costs.
  • Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.
  • Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.

Knowledge

  • OSHA General Industry standards, ANSI guidance for Health and Safety programs, NFPA 70E-2024 Workers Compensation Regulations

Skills

  • Honest, Genuine, Trustworthy, Leader, Forward Thinker- ability to plan, Good Listener and communicator, Desire to learn and use technology, Organized and detail oriented, Problem solver, Respectful, Maintain Confidentiality, Passionate, Strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly
  • Ability to move safely over uneven terrain
  • Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods
  • Ability to work in extreme weather

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in and all-weather conditions

Travel

  • 25% travel to field sites and locations 

Required Education

  • Bachelors degree in safety management, Occupational health or other STEM field.

Preferred Education

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred, however not required.

Required Experience

  • Prefer a minimum of 5 years safety related experience with Mobile workforce, strong understanding of NFPA 70E and OSHA Electrical Safety regulations.
  • General Industry and Construction Health and Safety Knowledge- desirable to have completed OSHA 30- hour courses in General Industry and Construction Safety.

Required Certifications, Licensures, Etc.

  • CPR/First Aid certification including Instructor.
  • EM 385-1-1 40-hour certification and EM 385-1-1 Competent Person for Fall Protection.
QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy: 
  • 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
  • Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
  • Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Discounted Life & Disability Insurance 
Workplace Type: Remote
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, United States

Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:
QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Local area, Remote job,

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