Safety Manager

Job Overview:

This position will be responsible initially for implementing and administering the APTIM safety program on Diego Garcia. Future projects could include both CONUS and OCONUS work  on various military and commercial projects.

This is a management level position requiring independent professional judgment to foster a working relationship with our U.S. Army Corps of Engineer client, our end-user customer, and our in-field staff that implements the safety program that is established.

This position is primarily a field position with travel requirements to remote areas. The Safety Manager will serve as the project Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and will report to the Regional Safety Manager.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Prepare and review hazard analyses, training, and site-specific plans.
• Provide input to project management on work plans, schedules, and other operational decisions to ensure safety is considered during project planning and execution activities.
• Manage the safety oversight in the field per EM385 and APTIM Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) program requirements.
• Implement and administer APTIM's corporate HSE program and policies and procedures outlined in the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.
• Ensure the requirements of EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual and the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the fieldwork performed.
• Coordinate with project management to maintain all necessary training and certifications for all personnel -- both APTIM and subcontractor personnel.
• Manage, communicate, implement and enforce compliance with the APTIM's APP and other accepted safety and health submittals for APTIM personnel and all subcontractors employed on the Task Order.
• Compile and track safety deficiencies in the field. Ensure corrective actions are taken to mitigate all identified deficiencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17 for a SSHO.
  • Have an active OSHA 30-hour training CARD for either the General Industry or Construction Industry class
  • Five (5) years of continuous construction or general industry safety experience in supervising/ managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes and conducting hazard analyses specifically hazard identification and developing controls)
  • Show continued competency and training through documentation of a minimum of 8 hours of documented formal, on-line, or self-study safety and health related coursework every year since 30-hr certification was received. Other examples of acceptable continuing education activities without a 'certification or in-class training' are: writing an article, teaching a class, reading/writing professional articles, and attendance/participation in professional societies/meetings.
• Ability to pass government background investigation to obtain clearance to military installations.
• Show the knowledge and experience in construction or general industry fieldwork specifically related to construction, maintenance and repair activities in and around petroleum and petroleum-related systems. The field efforts are specifically on U.S. military installations that store, transfer, and utilize jet fuels, unleaded gasoline, and diesel products and closely related derivatives. This position must understand the unique hazards posed by these systems containing these or similar products.
• Show understanding and have a working knowledge and experience in construction or general industry for fieldwork that may involve various tasks such as:
  • High and low voltage electrical repair and maintenance
  • Mechanical repair and maintenance including hot work, manual lifting, hand tools, power tools
  • Use of Loading and material handling equipment, crane and rigging operations
  • Industrial blasting and coating of pipe and tanks (may include lead-based paints)
  • Demolition incidental to repairs (may include asbestos identification or abatement)
  • Confined space work
  • Work at height or over water
  • Basic civil construction and/or demolition incidental to repairs
• Ability to work in outdoor field conditions which may include remote physically demanding work environments

Skills:

In addition to direct safety knowledge and experience, the person in this position must:

• Be highly organized and can manage electronic documents, complex review and response cycles and can implement and execute administrative protocols.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience using Microsoft 360 and other products such as AutoDesk, SharePoint, Word.
• Interact and interpret customer needs, review contract requirements and identify solutions.
• Promote teamwork; coaches and guides others.
• Be able to apply industry best practices and their knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services.
•  Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $115,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits  

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/. 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.   
• Company paid and optional Life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).  The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in.  The details of the largest plan are found here: 
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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