Site Safety Supervisor

Tri-City Electric Co. is currently seeking a Construction Safety Supervisor for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role will oversee and manage the Jobsite Safety team, align with project success, and guarantee that the site adheres to the company's safety standards.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborates with CST and TCE executive management in the creation, development, execution, and modification of the company’s Health and Safety Program for the CST project

Aligns and formulates CST safety and health initiatives in accordance with the objectives established by the tri-venture partners

Reviews accident and incident reports and evaluates subsequent actions with the Director of Risk Management

Conducts employee training on safety standards

Halts operations and activities that may pose a risk to employees, equipment, or property

Tasked with fostering and sustaining a positive safety culture among contractor personnel

Aids in the identification, analysis, and management of occupational hazards necessitating the application of professional safety expertise, skills, and abilities

Adheres to safe working practices and reinforces safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as outlined by the company

Provides daily oversight and direction of the safety program at the employee/supervisor level to ensure a unified and effective approach

Charged with assisting in the identification of potential losses; assessing the risk associated with such loss exposure; formulating and executing a plan to rectify or avert a loss and auditing the plan to verify its effectiveness

Ensures that contractor personnel operating on the premises adhere to jobsite policies and safety requirements

Evaluates proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines, and standards to ascertain their alignment with accepted OSHA principles and practices and suggests technical modifications as necessary

Aims to prevent and eliminate injuries and illnesses among employees and aids the company in adhering to safety regulations and industry standards

Inspects workplaces to reduce or eradicate hazards stemming from processes, such as improper working methods

Proposes changes to safeguard workers and educates employees on preventing health issues through safety training programs

Directs jobsite safety specialists regarding new hire orientation and daily safety discussions

Investigates and coordinates safety initiatives and practices as needed, set forth by the project owner or GC

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct reports- Jobsite Safety Specialists

Indirectly- Jobsite Personnel with regard to safety in coordination with onsite management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety Related Industry OR Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification

Five years of construction safety experience

Occasional overnight travel may be required

Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, attention to detail, the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines, self-motivation, and be organized.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Electric Co. is an equal opportunity employer.