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Interstates Companies

Area Safety Manager

Interstates Companies, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319


Overview

Interstates is growing, and we are seeking an

Area Safety Manager

to join our team in Iowa. The Area Safety Manager will work closely with local leaders and the Safety Manager to execute safety standards and policies for the regional office. This office covers a territory in Iowa, including cities such as Des Moines, Ames, Fort Dodge, and the towns in between. This individual will also help our customers achieve a successful and safe work zone that meets all owner/regulatory requirements, as defined in the primary job duties section below. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals who can grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.Responsibilities

Promotes Behavioral Based Safety policies and procedures for specific areas.Monitors and promotes weekly on-site safety inspections including logging, reporting, and documentation.Investigates and manages accidents, injuries and near misses, and root causes.Facilitates meetings with and development of Safety Techs in specific areas.Leads and trains Safety Techs or site management in accident management.Works with and understands the different safety requirements for clients in specific areas.Safety management for a condensed area within the same metropolitan area or nearby towns.Ability to communicate safety goals and contingency plans with area leaders.Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:A four-year degree in safety engineering or a related field or four-plus years leading a successful behavior-based safety culture and safety leadership in the construction industry.OSHA certifications required.Or equivalent combination of both education and experience.Excellent verbal and written communication.Able to track information and conduct audits.Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.Can effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to work well with others and achieve results through others, without having a direct line of authority over them.Must possess sound judgment skills, and the ability to prioritize work and deal with stress.Industrial/Contracting/Oil & Gas/Food & Beverage/Wastewater/Construction experience preferred.Job Type:

Full-TimeSchedule:

Monday to Friday, some Saturdays pending scheduling.Location:

On Site (Des Moines/Fort Dodge, Ames IA)Travel:

Estimated about 60% travel for this role within a 150-mile radius of where our Des Moines and Fort Dodge office does work.Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.

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