Regional Safety Manager

Date: August 13, 2008

Company Name
American Civil Constructors

Contact Person
Rick Zellen

Number of Employees
250 +/-

Address
700 South Riverside Drive
Seattle, WA 98108

Phone
(720) 256-0986

Fax
(303) 738-8857

E-mail Address
rzellen@accbuilt.com

Web Address
www.accbuilt.com

Job Title
Regional Safety Manager

Job Responsibilities
This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position. This position will be based in Seattle, WA. Safety is a primary job responsibility of all ACC employees, and is a condition of employment. It is the responsibility of the Regional Safety Manager to coordinate these efforts within the business unit as well as the business unit jobsites and facilities. This position is responsible for loss control prevention, reporting, investigation, and follow-up, relative to vehicle accidents, personal injury accidents, property damage, near-miss incidents and customer incidents involving ACC operations/facilities. This position must lead the efforts in the effective supervision, management, motivation and training of all ACC team members in areas of personal safety, health, regulatory compliance, and environmental concerns. This position is responsible for ensuring that regular audits and safety reviews are performed for all operations managed out of the Seattle Region, which include, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho in order to assess compliance with ACC Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as Federal and State regulatory compliance requirements. This position is charged with the responsibility of implementing and maintaining the directives of ACC’s policies and procedures.

Education Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, related technical field or other BS degree plus equivalent construction experience. • At least five years construction safety experience and a Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, or similar safety accreditation. • Experience in marine construction environments is a plus.

Job Requirements
• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs and procedures that will reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries and vehicle accidents for the Seattle Region as well as when requested by the Director of Safety for company-wide safety efforts. • Provide environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Perform periodic safety and compliance audits for jobsite locations within the Seattle region. • Ensure the proper reporting, investigation, and corrective action for vehicle accidents, personal injury accidents, property damage, near-miss incidents, and general public incidents involving ACC operations. • Promote the effective supervision, management, motivation and training of all ACC team members in areas of personal safety, health, regulatory compliance, and environmental concerns. • Ensure compliance with ACC’s safety programs, policies, and procedures. • Complete periodic and one-time safety and compliance reports in a timely fashion. • Work with the ACC safety team to implement consistent, standardized processes and policies where appropriate. • Conduct jobsite audits to ensure compliance with the ACC Safety Program and detect existing or potential accident and health hazards. Recommend corrective or preventative measures and work with management to develop and implement improvements. • Coach and guide associates and managers regarding safety compliance issues. • Develop, supervise, and coordinate training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness. • Provide training, or schedule training by others, and provide updates of the training requirements as they change. • Assure that safety meeting and training attendance are properly documented in accordance with ACC procedures and regulatory agency requirements. • Address specific reporting and record keeping requirements of the OSHA as well as other pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters. • Create and coordinate the efforts of the NW Regional Safety Committee to help reduce the frequency and severity of accidents and injuries. • Monitor monthly safety meetings and training conducted at jobsite locations. Compile reports addressing the efforts and effectiveness of the local meetings to corporate, regional and local management. • Attend jobsite audits conducted by the corporate Director of Safety at locations within the Seattle business unit. • Attend Safety Team meetings conducted by the corporate Director of Safety at locations within Company-wide operations. • Work closely with the Seattle business unit to ensure work activities are performed in a safe manner in compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory considerations. • Direct compliance efforts in the area of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. • Prepare state, federal, and local environmental, health, and safety reports as required.

Salary Range
Negotiable

Application Instructions
EMPLOYMENT AT AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS IS AT WILL AND NOTHING IN THE RELATED APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS OR THIS JOB DESCRIPTION MAY BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A DEFINITE DURATION. ABSENT A SEPARATE, SPECIFIC AGREEMENT, ANY EMPLOYEE IS FREE TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT AT ANY TIME AND THE COMPANY IS FREE TO TERMINATE ANY EMPLOYEE OR JOB FOR ANY REASON WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. BEFORE EMPLOYMENT, A NEW EMPLOYEE MUST SIGN A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THIS PRINCIPLE AND MUST SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST.

ACC WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EVALUATION OR SELECTION OF ANY APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

Please forward your resume to rzellen@accbuilt.com. Thank you for your interest in ACC.


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