Safety Manager

Decker Electric, Inc.

Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area

Company Description

Decker Electric, Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas, has been providing high-quality industrial, commercial, technology, and maintenance electrical services for nearly 50 years. Founded on the principles of exceptional customer service and quality workmanship, the company has built lasting relationships with clients across various industries. With a team of highly trained electricians and project managers, Decker Electric utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. Our portfolio includes work on manufacturing facilities, heavy industrial projects, oil and gas, commercial ventures, and many more.

Role Description

The Safety Manger is responsible for leading the oversight, compliance and execution of the company Environmental, Health and Safety Program. This position reports to the Executive Team.

Essential Duties:

Manage and ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety, Security, Health and Environmental Programs.
Develop and implement programs to ensure company compliance with regulations associated with Safety and Environmental Protection.
Perform operational risk assessments of the company’s operations.
Conduct safety and environmental development training including new hire training and quarterly safety meetings.
Provide project management team with technical guidance on health and safety processes and confirm project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Manage and maintain company compliance with third-party safety programs such as ISNet World, Avetta, First Verify and Veriforce.
Manage and maintain company drug testing program.
Manage and maintain company DOT compliance.
Report near-misses, accidents and statistics as directed by Company policy and directives.
Develop and produce reports for use by management concerning Safety, Security, Health and Environmental issues.
Analyze Company accident and training statistics for adverse trends and recommend actions for improvement.
Perform Job Hazard Analysis.
Conduct accident and personal injury investigations including report generation and root cause analysis.
Conduct Safety audits in accordance with company policy or as directed by the Executive Team.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

Strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Team player with desire to improve processes and ability to multi-task.
Expertise with risk assessment/management.
Communication, meeting, and presentation skills including leading meetings with large audiences.
Strategic thinking & vision coupled with strong leadership and management background.
Must be able to act independently with little or no supervision and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to operate a standard personal computer as well as knowledge of and experience with standard office computer software.
Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management, owners, tradesmen and subcontractors while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.
Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Construction and General Industry, America National Standards Institution (ANSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and National Electrical Code (NEC), Standards.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial or equivalent degree/work experience
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry as a Safety Manager
Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, 30-hour Construction Safety and Industry Standards
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred.
OSHA Authorized Trainer for the Construction Industry designation preferred.

Pay & Benefits: