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Cosco Fire Protection

Regional Safety Manager Northern California

Cosco Fire Protection, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


GENERAL SUMMARY/PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for making our #1 critical success factor, safety first, a priority in all tasks and activities performed by self and all others involved. Assist in the overall supervision and administration of corporate, division and project safety, accident prevention, environmental compliance and fire protection to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assist District management team in controlling hazardous working conditions through interface with project management/supervisory/field personnel. Including the attendance in project/client based meetings and other support functions. Arrange and provide training for crew members, to include, but not limited to; use of PPE, safe construction work practices, Fall protection, Heavy Equipment (Scissor Lift and Forklift) LOTO, Stairways and Ladders, OSHA 30, Trenching/Excavations and Confined Spaces. 50% of time should be allocated for field time. 50% of time should be allocated for Office/Admin time. Partner with third party administrator to perform crew visits and report findings on safety reviews. Field all Incidents (Injury, Illness, Auto, General Liability, Utility Strikes, Property Damage, Theft) to help navigate and guide field supervision in incident response. Develop and maintain, site and client specific safety programs. Assist/Maintain Cosco Fleet Program GPS Software. Conduct thorough inspections of construction areas. Assist in identifying, documenting and recommending mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrective actions have been made. Drive regulatory, organizational, and industry best practices that mitigate risk and exposure, while maintaining environments that are compliant with regulatory requirements. Develop and conduct Job Hazard Analysis for specific tasks and focus on field hazard recognition/correction. Interface with preconstruction service providers such as ISNetworld and Avetta and assist Branches with Cosco Fire Client Safety Pre-qualification packets. Identify, coordinate, and keep record of employee safety training and all necessary retraining. Work within and support a collaborative team environment that supports field and project management operations to ensure the organization's mission, values, and goals. Conduct on-site project inspections to verify company safety procedures are followed and implemented.

A minimum of eight (8) documented monthly project inspections are required.

Conduct thorough inspections of construction areas. Assist in identifying, documenting and recommending mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrective actions have been made. Review and ensure participation from Superintendent/Foreman site inspections and advise of any areas where opportunities for improvements are needed? Review Superintendent/Foreman conducted site inspections. Participate in the New Hire Safety Orientation Program. Conduct and partner with the Corporate Safety Director, divisional leadership in property damage, automobile, and work-related injury/illness investigations. Conduct incident investigations along with foreman and assist in driving field understanding. (Near Misses, First Aids, Injuries, Illnesses, Property Damage and GL Claims) Knowledge of FED-OSHA in the state of California, CalOSH as well as applicable consensus standards such as ASTM, ANSI and NESC. Accompany OSHA safety and health compliance officers on walk through tours as required. Transport equipment and obtain, as necessary, all permits, licenses, titles, safety checks, etc. as required by corporate policy, state or federal regulations, or client requirements. This position is required to drive. Perform additional duties as assigned. JOB CRITERIA MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Educational and experience requirements include: Minimum 3-5 years construction safety experience or equivalent combinations of training and related experience. Pipe Fitter experience preferred. Knowledge of all federal, state, local, and company safety guidelines, rules and regulations required. Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential. Knowledge of safe working practices as applied to work or Fire Protection installations and systems.

Must have safe driving record and a valid driver's license according to legal requirements. Current OSHA 500 Train the Trainer Certification OSHA 510 OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry Current CPR/First Aid Certification Up to date knowledge of NEC, CalOSHA, Fed OSHA and NFPA 70E code and industry standards in Fire Alarm, Suppression Systems and Sprinkler Installations KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule. Knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is important. Knowledge of Construction Safety standards. Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and supervisory skills are very important. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification.

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