Safety Manager

Job Description

Operating Unit: Gudenkauf, a Congruex Company

Department: Safety

Reports To: Director of Safety

Employment Status: Full-Time

Primary Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $70,000-80,000

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Company Profile:

Congruex is looking for a Safety Manager to join our team. Learn more about it at

Gudenkauf, a Congruex Company

Gudenkauf is a diversified telecommunications, utility and systems integration solution provider with the personnel, equipment, expertise, and experience to deliver even in the toughest and most complicated conditions. We offer a variety of services from outside plant construction, fiber optic splicing and testing, utility locating, intelligent transportation systems, gas line cathodic protection, and emergency restoration services. We have grown to service the states of Ohio, West Virginia, along with expanding into Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.

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The Position

Gudenkauf, a Congruex company is a rapidly expanding company seeking a Safety Manager to support the White Construction team. The Safety Manager will serve as the cognizant expert in matters relating to HSE and shall have the authority to stop work activity in the event of imminent danger to the health and safety of workers, the public, or the environment. The Safety Manager will ensure understanding and compliance with Gudenkauf, Congruex HSE Department, client, local, state, and federal government health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

Primary responsibilities will consist of the administration and management of a comprehensive HSE training and program compliance to promote and ensure safe work practices, conditions and worker activities of Gudenkauf subcontractor, sub-tiered subcontractor employees; as well as the integration of our company HSE policies with the client’s HSE programs. Support all HSE efforts for Gudenkauf and promote Congruex Safety culture.

Promote a positive attitude and the INCIDENT FREE philosophy

Coordinate HSE activities with Gudenkauf customer(s)

Plan, direct and conduct periodic HSE assessments of sites and offices

Develop, organize, and provide additional safety training aside from annual training.

Conduct Gudenkauf HSE orientations to acquaint employees with project conditions, safety work practices and procedures, and continuing HSE education programs

Monitor subcontractors’ and sub-tiered subcontractors’ compliance with applicable HSE requirements\

Supervise/assist in the facilitation/conducting of incident investigations. Ensure structured incident case management practices are consistently followed

Interpret HSE regulations and requirements for Gudenkauf and all our projects.

Complete and file timely HSE reports, and other reports as required.

Ensure relevant reports are reviewed by Director of Safety, and Gudenkauf (Congruex) leadership team members.

Issue regular reports displaying HSE performance and incident trends.

Advise employees of hazardous conditions/concerns or near miss incidents

Recommend disciplinary measures for HSE violations

Up to 50% domestic travel

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

3-5 years in an HSE manager position

1-3 years in the role of HSE trainer for the Industrial Construction industry

Professional knowledge of federal standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT) for Industrial Construction and Operations environments

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 500Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family.

Opportunities

We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation – from students to industry veterans – in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

Wellbeing

We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

Culture

The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

GRIT: Our GRIT values are part of our company DNA and the touchstone for our multinational workforce.

Guts - having the guts to do the right thing

Reliability - being reliable to deliver what we promise

Innovation - innovating every day

Teamwork - embracing teamwork together as One Congruex

Safety: We are committed to 24/7 safety practices on our jobsites, within our offices, and all the places our team exists in between.

Inclusion: Congruex embraces our team’s diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.

Family: We are a family-oriented company committed to the long-term health and development of our people.

The Fine Print:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.