Valiant Group, LLC

Site Safety Manager

Astoria, NY

Full-time

$70,000-$100,000

About This Job

Valiant Group, LLC (VG) is a leading general contractor and construction management company serving commercial, healthcare, utility, and government clients throughout the eastern United States. We are Veteran-Owned Company based in Lancaster, PA with offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We hold ourselves to a higher standard to deliver unparalleled results through better communication, unmatched integrity and intelligent efficiency.

VG is looking to hire a Site Safety Manager for an ongoing need at a new 100MW BESS with a substation and gen-tie line in Astoria, Queens. The candidate will manage all aspects of site safety and to support the on-site CM, as well as provide guidance regarding Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other safety and health requirements and monitor work sites to ensure compliance. This is a Full-Time position with an expected schedule of 5 8s per week. Option of W-2 / 1099 is available.

Responsibilities include:

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Manage all aspects of site safety and to support the on-site CM

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Monitor and help ensure compliance of all personnel and OSHA requirements and to each contractor’s own project-specific health and safety plan.

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Document and provide training on applicable safety and occupational health topics, such as weekly toolbox talks and annual refreshers on topics including lockout/tagout, confined spaces, lead awareness and other topic to employees as required and/or directed.

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Submit daily logs electronically to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) which shall include a summary of observations and work performed by the SOH Officer with applicable attachments such as pictures or reference materials.

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Determine if any work is not conforming to safety and occupational health requirements

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Conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports for any accidents, which shall supplement the reports required of or by other responsible parties, within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident. These reports shall be submitted to the COR.

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Coordinate their daily activities with appropriate personnel. This may include collaborating with other managers, contractors and/or consultants as directed. Make recommendations as necessary regarding existing procedures and practices to assist with developing and implementing the safety program.

Qualification & Skills:

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Minimum 5+ years of safety management experience

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Experience with high-voltage substation safety requirements

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Experience with environmental hazards, UG obstructions/utilities and testing live cabling

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Conduct risk assessments, accident investigations and root cause analysis.

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Develop Safe Work Plans (SWPs) in conformance with the guidelines.·

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Perform safety and quality audits on regular basis. Audit electrical work specifically in compliance of NFPA 70E (2018), OSHA 1926 Subpart V - Electric Power Transmission and Distribution and OSHA 1910.269 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution.

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Review all contract documents to be conversant with project safety and quality requirements.

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Ensure the safety of project site and all individuals including engineers, contractors, sub-contractors and staff members.

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Conduct meetings, briefings and discussions and provide inputs on safety related matters.

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Organize and maintain all Safety & Quality documents and records.

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Provide staff training on safety as and when required.

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Highly Preferred - CSP, CUSP or other related safety certification.

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Associates / Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

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Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and multi-tasking skills required.

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Well-versed with industry standards, regulations, and work practices.

Rates / Compensation:

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$70-100K

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person