Job Details

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Los Alamitos, CA

Reports to: VP of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: 100K-140K

Prepared By: Human Resources

Prepared Date: 05-05-25

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KDC Inc. has been in the electrical contracting business since 1950. Since that time, we have developed many strong, long-term relationships with general contractors, architects, and engineers in Southern California. Our skill, experience, purchasing power, and access to technical and financial resources enable us to complete your project in a timely manner with cost competitive performance. Owned by EMCOR, the largest U.S. specialty contractor, KDC Inc. has a nationwide network of sister companies experienced in working together, linking our strengths to meet our customers' needs.

KDC Inc. provides electrical, transportation, telecommunications, and control system integration services. Our electrical division performs specialty electrical contracting work as well as design/build projects. KDC Systems, our controls division, provides products and services for environmental monitoring, HVAC, lighting control, process control, security and U.L. panel fabrication.

KDC Inc. targets work from small and simple to the most advanced and complex. Our project experience includes arenas, college campuses, communication centers, convention centers, data centers, energy performance contracts, generation and co-generation facilities, high rise office and commercial buildings, hospitals, manufacturing and aerospace complexes, Metro stations and tunnels, parking structures, research laboratories, thermal energy storage, toll roads, and wastewater treatment facilities.

KDC Inc. maintains its excellent reputation by consistently meeting the needs of its clients, producing quality work on time and in a cost-competitive, yet safe, manner.

SUMMARY

The Safety Manager serves as the point person for safety, reporting directly to Senior management. Managers are expected to develop and implement best practices and procedures within the company that effectively control accident and health exposures and minimize regulatory violations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work with Clients/GC's/Site managers to correct site issues

• Perform Job walks regularly (periodically done with KDC Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and/or clients/GC, inspecting overall or specific criteria)
• Attend meetings as required (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, “lessons learned”, project kick-off, safety stand-downs, division manager, various other work process meetings)
• Assist in the development of best practices/protocols with clients/GC & local unions

Collaboration with Corporate Safety Director on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual

• Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment (write policy/procure for new equipment in accordance with applicable regulations)
• Submits letters of variance for site specific issues (reviews policy, tools/equipment for options)
• Attend joint and company safety committee meetings (Work with Local(s) in development of compliant policies)
• Assist in the development and delivery of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures

Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management

• Develops/manage injury/investigation reports (complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents)
• Track/report/record injuries requiring medical treatment (maintain injury/incident log, individual incident reporting)
• Track/manage/ reports for work related injuries, provide initial case response (track workers comp cases)
• Submit incidents into EMCOR safety management system (reporting and tracking of injuries/near misses/ environmental releases/ property damage/vehicle incidents/regulatory agency visits/subcontractor incident)

Provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/ processes

• Submit revisions/provide safety orientations
• Assist in maintaining training records for Company workforce (electronically maintain/archive safety training records)
• Assist in sourcing 3rd party training (locate trainers for specialized subject matter when needed)
• Assist in scheduling/documentation of health exams and screening

Develop/revise/audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes

• Modify/develop JSA forms (build forms specific to task/site and submit to SD for approval)
• Develop/revise/maintain project/site specific safety plans (safety plans based on scope, update as required by GC/owner)
• Create/modify/revise/approve job health risk assessments (create/submit to client or GC)
• Reviews/audits site job hazard analysis programs (periodic reviews)

Other duties as required

• Ensure company compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, and provide safe working environments for employees.
• Monitor operational compliance with review of pending contracts.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operational needs of the company or as directed by senior management.

REQUIRED SKILSS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5yrs of experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety manager preferred
• OSHA 500 certifications
• BCSP CHST Certification
• Experience writing Health and Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Deep understanding of construction health and safety guidelines/regulations
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field
• BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Safety Management Professional (SMP)
• Training in ISO, Lean Six Sigma or comparable quality control program a plus.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities – especially public speaking
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must be willing to adopt and demonstrate commitment to company values. Mission First / People Always

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office, field construction or industrial environment. Considerable stress may occur at times. May involve exposure to work hazards. Job requires ability to see and hear, travel, do extensive walking, lift 50lbs., climb ladders, be in confined spaces, stand for long periods of time, operate in noisy or distracting environments, etc.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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