Job Information
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Construction Safety Manager in PELLA, Iowa
Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Does being a key member in a dynamic high performing construction team excite you? Do you enjoy interacting with others, have robust risk management, communication and organization skills? In this role you will support the construction and maintenance teams at our largest US location. We're looking for a high integrity leader, with a strong background in environmental, health and safety (EHS) in the construction field who understands that relationship building is the key to success.
What
You'll
Do
- Provide
field
environmental, health and
safety oversight
of multiple construction projects through
the
design, build and qualification
process
. E
nsures
compliance with
l
ocal,
s
tate
and
f
ederal
environmental,
health
and
safety regulations.
- Review high hazard work prior to execution to include critical lifts, confined space entries, high voltage work, pressure testing, fall protection plans,
trench
and excavation
operations
etc.
- Participate in project kick off meetings and
establish
EHS site specific expectations.
Facilitate safety meetings where safety trends, gap analyses, and mitigation plans are communicated.
Perform frequent combined
environmental, health, and
safety inspections
/
audits in the field and have the skills,
knowledge
and ability to take immediate corrective action if
required
.
- Lead and document accident/incident investigations to
determine
root cause
(s)
,
prevention
and corrective measures.
What
We're
Looking For
-
Bachelor's Degree in environmental science or related field and seven years' experience in the field; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Certification as a GSP, CSP, CIH, CHST, or CHMM preferred.
-
Previous
MSHA experience preferred.
-
Dynamic risk assessment experience.
Essential Functions
Standing:
Continuously
Sitting:
Occasionally
Walking:
Frequently
Hand Coordination:
At least average/bilateral
Twisting:
Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
Bending - Trunk:
Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
Bending - Neck
: Occasionally (up to
15 degree
flex for up to 2 minutes)
Elevated Work/Reach:
Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
Squatting/Kneeling:
Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
Climbing:
Occasionally
Pulling:
Rarely (up to 70
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 50
lbs
) Frequently (up to 20
lbs
) Continuously (up to 10
lbs
)
Pushing:
Rarely (up to 70
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 50
lbs
) Frequently (up to 20
lbs
) Continuously (up to 10
lbs
)
RH Grip:
Rarely (up to 70
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 50
lbs
) Frequently (up to 20
lbs
) Continuously (up to 10
lbs
)
LH Grip:
Rarely (up to 70
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 50
lbs
) Frequently (up to 20
lbs
) Continuously (up to 10
lbs
)
RH Pinch:
Rarely (up to 15
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 10
lbs
) Frequently (up to 5
lbs
) Continuously (up to 2
lbs
)
LH Pinch:
Rarely (up to 15
lb
) Occasionally (up to 10
lbs
) Frequently (up to 5
lbs
) Continuously (up to 2
lbs
)
Floor to Waist Lift:
Rarely (up to 50
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 20
lbs
)
Horizontal Lift:
(up to 50
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 20
lbs
) Frequently (up to 10
lbs
) Continuously (up to 5
lbs
)
Waist to Crown Lift:
Rarely (up to 40
lbs
) Occasionally (up to 10
lbs
)
Travel
-
Occasional
travel is expected of this position.
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Work Location
ONSITE: A team member's day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.
*Equal Opportunity Employer *