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Safety Manager

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • ASP
  • CHST
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Fall Protection
  • Scaffolding
  • Steel Erection
  • Excavation
  • construction experience

Nice to have

  • OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER
  • STSC
  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 500
  • OSHA 502
  • ACOE EM-385-1-1

Role summary

Southland Holdings is looking for a Safety Professional in Austin, TX, to manage and enforce safety policies and procedures on construction projects. The role involves leading safety meetings, conducting audits, developing site-specific safety plans, investigating accidents, ensuring PPE compliance, and providing training. Key requirements include 4+ years of construction experience, ASP and CHST certifications, and OSHA 30-Hour certification. Preferred qualifications include HAZWOPER, additional OSHA training, and specific construction experience in water/wastewater, pipe, concrete, or tunneling. The position emphasizes promoting a safety-conscious culture and staying current with regulations.

Southland Holdings is seeking a highly motivated Safety Professional for our project in Austin, TX to support the safety department in ensuring the implementation and enforcement of safety policies, procedures, and practices across the organization. Candidate must possess integrity, safety knowledge and the ability to effectively communicate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead daily safety meetings to promote awareness and compliance.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement site-specific safety plans and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Complete detailed accident reports and conduct thorough accident investigations.
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce adherence to safety procedures.
  • Monitor safety programs and recommend improvements as needed.
  • Provide safety training and orientation for new employees and contractors.
  • Develop job hazard analysis (JHA) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) documentation.
  • Stay current with OSHA regulations and evolving industry safety standards.
  • Actively promote a safety-conscious culture within the company.

Requirements:
  • 4+ years of relevant construction experience, preferably with water/wastewater, pipe, concrete, and Tunneling 
  • OSHA 30 hour in Construction certification
  • OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER is a plus
  • Training in CHST; STSC; OSHA 510; 500, 502, ACOE EM-385-1-1 is a plus
  • First Aid/CPR certified
  • Experience with Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation
  • Willing to travel/relocate
  • ASP and CHST Required

Benefits (Full-time): 
  •  401K & 401K Matching 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Referral Program 
  • Weekly payroll 


Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of five subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all 50 states to ALL OF NORTH AMERICA and more than 60 countries.

Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
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