Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Field Safety Manager provides safety coverage, training, and coaching of Metromont’s Safety Program on our construction/job sites and may assist in the manufacturing plant. Position assists in job site audits and coordination with Metromont field crews & the general contractor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform field safety audits and review findings with field project foreman
- Provide training to sub-contractors on Metromont’s safety practices
- Conduct initial safety training orientation to new associates
- Conduct equipment operation training for operators
- Conduct behavioral observations to improve associate skills
- Assist with safety audits and implementation of corrective action plans
- Investigate safety incidents and participate in Root Cause Analysis process
- Coach supervisors on presenting safety meeting topics as needed
- Prepare site specific safety plans
- Attend “Safe Start” meeting and provide required documentation to the general contractor
- Perform review of the general contractor’s and owner’s safety plans during the sales/pre-bid portion of projects in order to identify economic impacts to Metromont due to special requirements for the project.
- Attend general contractor’s safety committee meeting with safety professionals from all subcontractors
- Assist with organization of annual field safety training day and perform portions of required training
- Acquire specialized safety equipment as new requirements arise due to general contractor requirements or as the result of a corrective action
- Assure that all safety documentation is made available for crews
- Act as the point of contact for general contractors’ safety department
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
- This position is under direct supervision of the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to analyze incidents and facilitate development of corrective action
- Friendly and customer focused
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible with work schedule
- Creative and able to use their imagination to improve existing processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to present training materials or audit results to small groups
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
- Associates Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or other related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a safety support or management role preferred
- Experience in construction/job site safety is a plus
- Prior experience in associate training preferred
- Experience with a Behavior Based Safety Program a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish is of great benefit
- OSHA 30 (1926) completed or able to be completed within 3 months of hire if certification is older than 5 years
WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
- Primarily job site travel
- Monday-Friday
- Overnight stays required at times due to jobsite distance and length of time required on the jobsite
- Hours vary based on safety training needs & job site distance.
- Outside work environment on jobsites during all seasons
INTERNAL PROGRESSION
Previous roles may include: Safety Coordinator; Construction Project Field Representative
Lateral roles may include: Plant safety manager
Future roles may include: Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Manager
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- General HR Orientation
- New Hire Safety Orientation
- Any other training and development as needed
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Safety glasses Hearing protection
Hard hat High visibility vest
Steel toe shoes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.
Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
