Job Description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager II. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Jackson, MS.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety resource for jobsites in Jackson, MS for water and commercial projects.
• Develop and implement current safety training programs as required, including Competent Person classes.
• Identify safety training needs and provide safety training as appropriate.
• Conduct project pre-construction meetings and review site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct safety assessment to track trends and ensure compliance with company, Federal, and State regulatory standards.
• Assists Project Management in developing site-specific safety plans.
• Coach project team members on safety leadership & management practices.
• Review Safety Task Assessment STA to provide feedback for improvement.
• Conducts equipment training and evaluations.
• Be able to deliver reports.
• Conduct documented safety walks when visiting jobs via KPA EHS software.
• Conduct incident investigations to prevent future occurrences.
• Be able to assist injured employees in managing risk.
• Set up clinics and hospitals before the job starts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MS Office proficiency
• Data analysis
• First Aid Certified
• OSHA Standards
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do,” “let’s find a solution” attitude.
• Reliable and instill trust.
• Be competent in Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation & Trenching.
• OSHA 500
• CPR/first aid/AED trained.
• English and Spanish speaking required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY:

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.