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At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making -Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor's list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you'll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Position Summary
The Safety Manager will plan, implement and supervise project safety in accordance with Federal, State, and local Health and Safety regulations, and Environment (HSE) regulations, site safety and corporate policies. This is a job-site critical position ensuring the health and safety of all employees on the job site. The successful candidate must be CHST certified, be responsive to questions/concerns, excellent communication with all levels and strong problem-solving skills.
Location: Los Angeles, CA, with expected frequent travel to the project sites within and around the greater Southern California area.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend jobsite Pre task meetings and meet jobsite supervision independently to identify critical work activities requiring work plans and assist with the development of the work plans prior commencement of work activities. Refer to work plan program. (Fall protection, excavation, confined space entry, crane pick plans are some of the more common plans).
- Oversee critical work plan activities to ensure we are following the approved work plan.
- Contact General Contractors/ owner's site safety personnel to ensure our operations are to their satisfaction walk site with safety if available follow up on items that need closure. Ensure work is not delayed due to safety issues.
- Perform jobsite inspections, review safety related paperwork, and ensure the scope of the pre task plan matches the scope of the daily work and current operations to verify jobsite compliance. Interview employees to see if they are adequately trained and have the necessary tools and PPE required for the tasks being performed, verify all equipment inspections are done by employees using equipment.
- Ensure field operations are in compliance with Current OSHA regulations, Murray Company Policies and Owners or General Contractor's rules as specified by contract.
- Assist with training as needed for the projects specifically to ensure all employees on site have the required training needed discuss upcoming training needs with the project team and assist in scheduling classes.
- Train crew members in personal fall arrest/ restraint systems, scissors lift operations, powered industrial truck operation, personal protective equipment, power tool safety, confined space entry, and any other safety training required by corporate policy. Conduct daily jobsite safety and Pre task audits required by contract.
- Assist in updating the certification Training Data Base to ensure all training classes are updated and records are available for employees onsite.
- Inspect all rigging while on the jobsite to ensure all is safe for use.
- Assist with accident and incident, near miss investigation for the jobsites and develop safety alerts as a result thereof.
- Ensure there is a root cause analysis performed and develop mitigation methods when necessary. Foremen and superintendents are to write reports but assistance may be needed when investigating and finding the route cause. Provide appropriate documentation to the Corporate Safety Department and GC once approved.
- Accompany any injured worker throughout any medical treatment that may be necessary to ensure the employee gets proper care and that the injury/care is properly managed.
- Ensure appropriate management of work-related injuries and proper care for injured employees.
- Develop and implement procedures to eliminate hazards and situations as those discovered through lessons learned and investigations from prior incidents.
- Recommend corrective actions and/or disciplinary procedures for violations of HSE rules, procedures.
- Review and record all required job site safety documentation created by foreman to ensure compliance corporate policy. Coach and correct when needed.
- Assist in new hire orientation as needed.
- Conduct work area surveillance inspections and air sampling tests for welding operations as needed for specific work.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Project Managers to drive positive change.
- Assist Safety Department and project team as needed for specific safety related items.
Qualifications
Required
- Certified Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification, required
- OSHA 500
- 5+ years of safety oversight experience on construction job sites
- Basic computer proficiency (Outlook email, Word, Excel, Bluebeam)
- Sound judgment sense in fast-paced field environments
- High emotional intelligence; able to influence, coach, and correct without escalating conflict
- Professional maturity, self-awareness, and the ability to receive and apply feedback
- Clear, direct communicator with all levels of field and management personnel
- Courage to enforce safety standards and stop work when necessary
- Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and respect for others
Preferred
- 7+ years of safety oversight experience on construction job sites
- Experience in safety oversight for plumbing/mechanical contractors
- B.A. in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar discipline
- Excellent responsiveness, communication and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must have sufficient to read printed and digital documents.
- Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
- Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
- Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
- Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Compensation
$115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Total Rewards
Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements
Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.
