Open Position: Safety Manager

About the company:

Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.

Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers’ needs to provide the best solution for each client.

Overview:

Manage the EHS program at the field level for 5 of our 10 Branches in the NC, SC and VA area. This would include documented site visits, training and coaching of the field staff. You would report to the Safety Director.

Responsibilities:

• On-site Inspections and Safety  Audits
• Ensure project safety adherence, performance and compliance.
• Review project site forms and data.
• Help all to perform JHA and  Safety Observations.
• Ensures all subcontractors are  following OSHA and PSG policies at a minimum.
• Monitor the performance of safety critical tasks. 
• Work with the Contractor to ensure proper safety best practices are being implemented.
• Represent PSG’s best interest always related to site health and safety.
• Follows up on safety incidents, near misses and conduct investigations.
• Conduct Safety Orientation for  personnel as needed.
• Provide training in areas such  as Forklift, Scissor lifts, Fall protection and CPR.

Competencies:

• Ability to locate, understand,  and interpret relevant codes and standards
• Ability to maintain industry  knowledge and stay up to date on safety related developments
• Thorough knowledge of safety  industry and discretionary practices
• Ability to manage the safety of others effectively
• Ability to make decisions and use discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Team player
• Problem Solver
• Be willing to grow with the company

Physical Demands:

• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear for long      periods of time. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the day with  walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
• This position may  require employee to sit at a computer station/desk for prolonged periods of time up to 8 hours a day. 
• The employee is regularly required to read, count and write to accurately complete documentation required for position. 
• Driving/travel will be required for this position. 

Travel:

Travel will be required for this position.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Company  Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company  Paid Life Insurance
• 401k  with Company Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Accident  and Critical Illness insurance
• Three  weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of hire
• Paid  Holidays
• Flexible  spending account
• Wellness  program
• Vehicle  reimbursement-Motus

**Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field or this may be substituted for 7 years’ experience and a      certification such as the CHST. 
• 7+ experience in a Full-Time  Safety Professional role.
• Experience within the  Construction Industry is a must.
• Having an OSHA 500 is a plus. Authorized Osha instructor for Construction.
• Must have at least an OSHA 30  hour for construction.
• Experience within General  Industry is a plus.
• HVAC experience is a plus.
• Must be FA/CPR/AED certified.
• CPR instructor is a plus.
• Must possess exemplary  communication skills - both oral and written
• Vibrant, optimistic, energetic positive person who wants to make things happen. 
• Team player that can work with the  leadership team, all personnel, and interact well with clients.
• Must not only be able to recognize hazards but be able to find and implement solutions.
• Valid Driver’s License and MVR  check.
• Criminal Justice Background  Check (state and federal)
• Drug Test (10-panel)
• E-Verify
• Ideally the candidate would  live in the Greensboro NC area.